Skype?

[HUNTER1]

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

 

[paulyeo11]

I am also looking for this feature.

 

[Al Rogers]

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.

 

[paulyeo11]

Roger thank . Need to buy credit.

 

[CaptKirk]

Don't forget your headset

 

[Bluenik25]

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.

 

[paulyeo11]

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

 

[Game_Writer]

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.

 

[Bluenik25]

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.

 

[cmalinowski]

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.

 

[HUNTER1]

Thanks for the info guys.

 

[Intranetsites]

Ok is android any better? I assume it is the carrier / apple agreement that is blocking voip functions.

this month I just went $185 over my mins on my $80/mnth near maximum Roger voice data plan on my cell phone.... 1600 mins total with 35 cents per min for overage.

Would use my iPad for about 50% of those mins using skype and a blue tooth headset. Eg blueant when in the car.

skype works well on the ipad but is rendered useless without a headset

In Canada we have had very limited expensive voice and data plan that really penalize the heavy user as compared to the States

if the iPad had a built in camera and voip capacity. Wow!




So yes I understand that carriers will lose the. Terrible. Voice mins rip off

 

[iVan]

Ok is android any better? I assume it is the carrier / apple agreement that is blocking voip functions.

this month I just went $185 over my mins on my $80/mnth near maximum Roger voice data plan on my cell phone.... 1600 mins total with 35 cents per min for overage.

Would use my iPad for about 50% of those mins using skype and a blue tooth headset. Eg blueant when in the car.

skype works well on the ipad but is rendered useless without a headset

In Canada we have had very limited expensive voice and data plan that really penalize the heavy user as compared to the States

if the iPad had a built in camera and voip capacity. Wow!




So yes I understand that carriers will lose the. Terrible. Voice mins rip off

Be aware that even though Skype is free with registered users on a computer, if you use it with the iPad on a 3G network they will charge you after one free month of use.

 

[Catholic]

Also, if you have Skype with no calling plan, you can call 800 numbers for free. You can call any business by calling 1-800-Goog-411. They will automatically connect you to the number you request.

 

[michali]

I don't need a headset to use Skype on my iPad....I guess if I was in public I would feel self-conscious talking into it but the calls are so clear, I really would not bother...or I would just use the earplugs with mic attached which I use with my iPod touch.