3G VOIP Phone Calls Allowed on iPad Too, Skype Imminent
LA Times reports that Apple has confirmed that it is now allowing the iPhone and newly released iPad to make voice over IP (VOIP) calls over AT&T's 3G cellular network.
This also means that new iPad users will be able to make outgoing phone calls with just the 3G data plan. An unlimited 3G data plan for the iPad will cost $30/month.
"We revised our Program License Agreement in conjunction with our updated Software Development Kit for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Apps," wrote an Apple spokesperson.
Skype reportedly has a 3G-enabled version of their app ready to submit once they get final clarification from Apple. In the meanwhile, Fring has already enabled Skype calls over 3G in their application.This also means that new iPad users will be able to make outgoing phone calls with just the 3G data plan. An unlimited 3G data plan for the iPad will cost $30/month.
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27 months ago
Skype reportedly has a 3G-enabled version of their app ready to submit once they get final clarification from Apple.
Well Skype, there is your clarification, now release that damn app!
27 months ago
iPad .... still doesn't sound right.
Correction ... iPod touch does not have 3G.
It's ok -- they were getting the iPod touch and the iPad confused (understandable).
27 months ago
… The main disadvantage, of course, is that the iPad will not be able to monitor for incoming calls due to the inability to run applications in the background.
I can imagine the awkwardness of trying to pull the iPad out of your jeans pocket in time to catch the call.
27 months ago
I can imagine the awkwardness of trying to pull the iPad out of your jeans pocket in time to catch the call.
Let alone the awkwardness of getting the iPad into your jeans pocket. ;)
27 months ago
I see the industry is getting ready to build around the iPad and it's only been what, a few days after the reveal?
Very telling.
Very telling.
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