Skype App Updated to Allow Voice Calls Over 3G
The Skype app for iPhone [App Store] has been updated to allow voice calls to be made over 3G data networks. Skype is a popular VOIP (voice over IP) application that allows users to make phone calls from their computer or mobile phone over a network connection. This avoids using up any allotment of "voice minutes" from cell phone providers. Instead, the calls are routed over the data network which are traditionally offered in an unlimited monthly block.
In the past, AT&T has restricted these applications to Wi-Fi networks only to avoid piggybacking on their 3G service. AT&T, however, changed their position on this back in January but it has taken this long for Skype to release an update that supports this feature.
Skype indicates that this feature is free until at least the end of August, but at that time a small monthly fee will be initiated. It's not clear how much they plan on charging.
In the past, AT&T has restricted these applications to Wi-Fi networks only to avoid piggybacking on their 3G service. AT&T, however, changed their position on this back in January but it has taken this long for Skype to release an update that supports this feature.
Skype indicates that this feature is free until at least the end of August, but at that time a small monthly fee will be initiated. It's not clear how much they plan on charging.
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22 months ago
great to hear! Can't wait until i can try it out on iPhone OS 4.0 with its multitask abilities with voip.
22 months ago
Finally! Been waiting for this forever! Too bad they have to charge after Aug 2010 on Skype to Skype calls on 3G but oh well.. at least they got it running as of now!
22 months ago
- Fast access to the dial pad from iPhone home screen
Does anyone know what this means? I don't see any way to access Skype's dial pad on my phone's homescreen.
Does anyone know what this means? I don't see any way to access Skype's dial pad on my phone's homescreen.
22 months ago
I wonder if they'll start charging for Skype to Skype service to coincide with a possible certain major feature that could be coming in future updates, as we start seeing phones pop up with front facing cameras...
Just a thought ;-)
Just a thought ;-)
22 months ago
That small fee is such a joke! I really hope that doesn't happen. I was planning on getting a subscription to skype once 3g calling came out. Now I am debating that. I hope the fee is waived for those with a subscription.
22 months ago
That small fee is such a joke! I really hope that doesn't happen. I was planning on getting a subscription to skype once 3g calling came out. Now I am debating that. I hope the fee is waived for those with a subscription.
+1 this is irritating.
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