Comments on: Skype pondering emergency call support?

By: Chris Dawson

Chris Dawson — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:13:42 +0000

Hmm is that true Blighty…. then answer me this, would the discount you offer be larger or smaller than the Final Value Fees that you’d pay for an on-eBay transaction?

You’ve already paid the listing fees, the loss of the Final Value Fees are normally a pittance compared to the sale price, I’d rather pay them than give an attractive discount

By: Blighty

Blighty — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:50:30 +0000

But itâ€™s also a great business tool, have closed loads of sales on eBay from people Skyping me

If someone called me, the *last* place I would close the sale would be on ebay!

The first words out of my mouth would be, I’ll do you a discount if you buy directly.

By: northumbrian

northumbrian — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:53:28 +0000

nokia n95 on vodaphone 40 quid a month ,unlimited mobile internet access ,750 minutes of voice with quality connection and 3000 texts
I am afraid skype has no chance ever again with us

By: Chris Dawson

Chris Dawson — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:46:06 +0000

If it helps I’ve used my Skypephone at work (v handly when the ADSL was down!) at home, in London, Birmingham, on the train from Reading to London, in the West Country and all over the home counties. Only times I lost the signal was on the A34 near Whitchurch in Hampshire and on the M1 when heading north in the sticks. Mind you I’m not bothered that much when I’m driving so that was no great loss

By: northumbrian

northumbrian — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:46:02 +0000

this middle on nowhere has great vodaphone and great o2 coverage,
yet 3 is nowhere to be found

By: Sue Bailey

Sue Bailey — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:26:08 +0000

Mark, that's actually a question of 3 coverage - so long as you can get on their network, you can use Skype on your phone. Check their coverage in the areas you're bothered about - though I would think you'll be okay as you're not up in the middle of nowhere like North was. Assuming that's okay, there are two price plans: PAYG or contract. Have a look here for more info.

By: Mark Classic

Mark Classic — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:06:39 +0000

How good is the coverage around the UK for the Skype mobile phones?

Say for instance, Philomena and I want to talk whilst I am auction, will I get 100% coverage with skype?

How much would that cost?

I did try to look on the skype site, but costs and comparisons are not easy to find.

Mark

By: Sue Bailey

Sue Bailey — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:42:18 +0000

“verify the address” is what it says, Steve. I guess we’ll find out

By: Steve H

Steve H — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:34:40 +0000

I can’t see the need for address verification in order to make emergency calls (or am I getting confused with the article?).

Many people, myself included, have unregistered PAYG mobile phones quite capable of making emergency calls. Presumably these calls can be traced to an approximate location but no specific address or person.

By: Sue Bailey

Sue Bailey — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:43:35 +0000

Mark, most of the point is the saving on call costs. You can call any other Skype user for free, and calls to landlines and mobiles are often significantly cheaper than the normal cost. For me, it also allows me to have a UK phone number when I’m in France.

There’s also stuff like having it integrate with eBay, so it’s easier for your buyers to call you – not everyone wants that, of course, but some sellers like it.