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Problems with SKYPE

rog2
rog2 Posts: 11,650 Forumite
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I have been using SKYPE VOIP for 18 months, with no real problems, and have regularily updated the Skype program.
This week, I downloaded their latest software, and I have encountered a problem in that Skype just keeps 'disconnecting'. I've never had this problem before - I use Skype because most of my calls are international and tend to last a long time, but now it doesn't even remain connected long enough to make a call. It reconnects, but only for a few seconds.
Any ideas - please.

Thanks - rog2
I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.

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  • MercilessKiller
    MercilessKiller Posts: 7,143 Forumite
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    Thought of google? ;)

    http://heartbeat.skype.com/

    National Skype outage. They're coming back from it as we speak
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
    - Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate    [/FONT]
  • rog2
    rog2 Posts: 11,650 Forumite
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    MercilessKiller wrote: »
    Thought of google? ;)

    http://heartbeat.skype.com/

    National Skype outage. They're coming back from it as we speak

    Thanks MK - I would have thought that SKYPE could have programmed a message to it millions of users :confused: after all they earn quite a bit from us.

    Talking of which, I notice that they now make a 'connection' charge of about 3p per call. I don't seem to remember this happening before - again could be wrong - but it CAN make a short call less competitive than BT. Is this the influence of PAYPAL? Just an observation - no need for comments unless anyone else has an opinion.

    Once again Thanks for your help.
    I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
    If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.

    HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7

    DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS
  • Ghost
    Ghost Posts: 313 Forumite
    Thanks MK. I had problems logging in yesterday and didn't know what the issue was. I've reverted to using 18185 for my calls instead.

    Thanks for link.
    "He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers"
  • MercilessKiller
    MercilessKiller Posts: 7,143 Forumite
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    Remember the golden rule.

    Computer to computer, Skype is best. Computer to real phone, Skype is more expensive than standard BT Charges rofl!

    Check out VOIPCheap. Free calls to all uk landlines and much cheaper mobile rates....
    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The internet is a great way to get on the net."
    - Bob Dole, Republican presidential candidate    [/FONT]
  • Alltheloginsaretakenappar
    Alltheloginsaretakenappar Posts: 377 Forumite
    Is there anything like skype that I can use for computer-to-computer while it's down?
  • candygurl
    candygurl Posts: 70 Forumite
    hi. yes once you have a headset u can use msn or yahoo.. once u have th latest versions of these they are easy to use.. similar to skype with a 'call' button ..
  • Alltheloginsaretakenappar
    Alltheloginsaretakenappar Posts: 377 Forumite
    oh, I assumed they were just for chat. Thanks candygurl!
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