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thinking of getting 3 for skype calls...

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  • ioscorpio
    ioscorpio Posts: 2,364 Forumite
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    I bought a 3 phone from Argos and did not have to buy a top up, I have tried Skype and it works without topping up.
  • viv0147
    viv0147 Posts: 1,713 Forumite
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    Skype is a free app on the Iphone so phone to computer is free if they have Skype
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  • Deals_2
    Deals_2 Posts: 2,410 Forumite
    thanks in advance
    ioscorpio wrote: »
    I bought a 3 phone from Argos and did not have to buy a top up, I have tried Skype and it works without topping up.
  • viv0147 wrote: »
    Skype is a free app on the Iphone so phone to computer is free if they have Skype


    Do the networks not charge you for using VOIP and IM over data from the likes of Skype and Google talk?
  • ioscorpio
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    3 don't charge you for using skype or MSN, I have used both without topping up with credit.

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    I bought a Huawei U7510, it was on offer before Xmas for £39.99, but it now gone back up to £79.99. 3 has got some cheap refurb phones at the nmoment

    http://threestore.three.co.uk/payg/default.aspx?Refurbs=1
  • These 3 skypephones are an absolute bargain. I got one before christmas. Top up a tenner and get free 5000 3 to 3 anytime mins, 300 text (600 if you top up by debit card) and 150mb of data. All this lasts 90 days, not 30 like other networks. The Skype to skype worldwide calls are totally free (even without topping up) . If you have a few friends and family members on these 3 skypephones, topping up could be a very rare event.

    It's a great feeling skype calling my nephew in Adelade knowing BT and all the rest of the rip off clan aren't getting a penny from me!
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  • the 3 skpephone is excellent value and the call quality is nearly as good as 3 to 3 calls, the best bit is they are free (no need to top up)
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  • ioscorpio
    ioscorpio Posts: 2,364 Forumite
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    edited 31 January 2010 at 2:56PM
    I'm on 3, so Skype does not cost me anything, but is my daughter charged anything for receiving the call, she is on Vodafone with an inclusive data package, she has a Nokia 5800 which also has wifi, I downloaded Fring onto her phone so she could use Skype.
  • Snazzy
    Snazzy Posts: 80 Forumite
    Does anyone know whether you could take this phone overseas and phone home using the Skype? I'll be heading over to Canada for a few months later in the year and think Skype would be the cheapest way of keeping in touch.
  • ioscorpio
    ioscorpio Posts: 2,364 Forumite
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    edited 31 January 2010 at 2:58PM
    Not for free like from the UK as you would not connect to the 3 network for free from abroad. If you have wifi on your phone, you should be ok, but you might have to download a different skype connection e.g. fring.

    "Skype uses the internet to direct calls and ‘chats’ (instant messages) all around the world. So you can use Skype whenever you’re connected to the internet – on your computer or 3 mobile phone. Other mobile phone networks may block access to Skype, or will charge you for the internet data needed to access Skype, but because we’ve worked with Skype to create a special mobile service, we can offer it all for free. We don’t think you should have to pay for mobile internet phone calls anymore! All you need to get started is our Skype software (available on most 3 phones) and a username and password. Skype on 3 is different from Skype Lite and the Skype software that uses Wi-Fi connections, like on iPhones, to connect to the internet. Our Skype software is unique to 3 and designed so Skype is free. If you use non Skype on 3 software on our network you'll be charged."

    "Skype on 3 is unavailable when you are roaming abroad. If you want to use Skype when you're overseas we recommend using it on a computer - you can still use the same login details as you do on your 3 mobile."
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