Just learning my way around. Downloaded Skype and be able to make calls to businesses. Can I make a local call and how? Thanks

I am also looking for this feature.

Originally Posted by paulyeo11

I am also looking for this feature.

I went to the Skype website and there I found all the help I needed,they have almost everything covered.

Roger thank . Need to buy credit.

Don't forget your headset

Originally Posted by CaptKirk

Don't forget your headset

Skype works great without a headset on the iPad.

I was able to use Skye on my iPad during my last trip to Canada for very little cost. I purchased a local area code phone number from Skype.com for around $18 for three months then just had my wife call me. While running backgrounder I was able to use my iPad and not miss a call. You can also buy credits to make phone calls to normal phone numbers.

Can you share with me how to make Skype run on background ? Need to jail break iPad ?

Originally Posted by paulyeo11

Can you share with me how to make Skype run on background ? Need to jail break iPad ?

The newest release of the Skype app supposedly added this feature. Before that, I had to have the Skype app open to receive calls. When I updated the app last, it said his was being added, but I haven't personally tried it yet.

Originally Posted by Game_Writer

Originally Posted by paulyeo11

Can you share with me how to make Skype run on background ? Need to jail break iPad ?

The newest release of the Skype app supposedly added this feature. Before that, I had to have the Skype app open to receive calls. When I updated the app last, it said his was being added, but I haven't personally tried it yet.

I used a program call backgrounder on my jailbreak iPad to run it in the background.

I believe the new version that you are referring to runs in the background on iOS4.1 for the iPhone.

Not familiar with skype (well, I'm familiar with it, I just haven't used it), but the iSip app will "ring" whether open or not. If you can attach your skype account to the iSip application (I have a gizmo5 account and can) then this may work for non-jailbroken iPads.