mrebanza | # 1 | 2010-01-29, 18:02 | Report

Hey is anybody Using Skype as their Primary Phone on Nokia N900 - I live in the city where their is always Wi-Fi - I am thinking of dropping my cellular voice service and sticking to 3G Data Only!

Is anyone familiar with Skype ???

They have an Unlimited Plan on their website advertised at only $35 for a FULL YEAR of Unlimited Calling to the USA and Canada !!!


Sound too good to be true,,,,,my question is... is it???


Does the plain include ->>>Incoming Calls as well as OUTGOING--->>>???


And how is the call quality????


Any experienced Skype users I could really use your feedback - Thanks

MDS | # 2 | 2010-01-29, 18:04 | Report

You're gonna need a SkypeIn number. I believe it's $20 for 3 months, so $80/year.

After you've got that, along with the full year, then yes, all incoming/outgoing calls will be free.

mrebanza | # 3 | 2010-01-29, 18:13 | Report

Ok - I was hoping that was included so


Online number, 12 month subscription, $60.00

Every 12 months - $35.40

$95.40 for the year still not too bad .... how is the call quality????

Could it be used as your Primary Phone on the Nokia N900???

MDS | # 4 | 2010-01-29, 18:26 | Report

Just an idea --

You can use "Ring2Skype" and get a free number -- http://www.ring2skype.com/
That'll save you the $60 for a SkypeIn.

The quality on the N900 isn't bad.. I've used it a couple of times. I don't see why it can't be used as your primary phone as the contacts integrate into your phonebook.

Apox | # 5 | 2010-01-29, 18:40 | Report

I've tried it myself by calling a friend with a skype account while i was on 3G and the quality was the same as normal phone quality..
This really blown my mind

les_garten | # 6 | 2010-01-29, 18:43 | Report

Skype to Skype on my computer blows any phone line away. It's eerily clear and Hi Fidelity in it's resolution. Does not sound compressed or have any artifacts. I haven't used Skype into the public telephone network though.

XTC | # 7 | 2010-01-29, 18:43 | Report

Forget Skype...
Both sound quality and performance are much better in (n810) built in voip client...
Perfect for international calls when traveling etc.
I use betamax.

amarjyoti | # 8 | 2010-01-29, 19:22 | Report

skype works great on 3g and wifi.
but it is not very good when you are in a moving car.
i would not recommend it as the only phone :-)

casper27 | # 9 | 2010-01-29, 19:34 | Report

Also you cannot call emergancy numbers on skype so id not recommend it as a indpendant means. The quality has been superb for me though both on 3g and wifi.

plaban | # 10 | 2010-01-29, 19:37 | Report

I frequently use Skype to call my friends.Quality is same as normal cellular call.I use EDGE connection.Quality is pretty much impressive.