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G6HXW > PHONES 08.11.05 16:54l 25 Lines 862 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: RE: roaming/mobiles
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From: G6HXW@GB7IPW.#38.GBR.EU
To : PHONES@WW
Peter G6KUI wrote:-
> They do not use a "phone" to make their phone-calls, instead they use a
> PDA or other similar device that utilises WiFi or other 2.4 GHz connection.
> Just be within range of a WiFi hotspot ( most airports have them ) and their
> "phonecalls" cost them a big fat zilch if the destination is also on Skype,
> or about 1p a minute to a normal landline or mobile.
I have Skype installed on my PC although I've never yet used it.
I've even got a microphone for it but it's still in it's bubble wrap package
and has been for months.
Isn't true that to use Skype the other party has to be on the other end at the
same time and you can't just "ring" and get an answer or leave a message?
73 - Lionel, G6HXW @ GB7IPW-2
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