Can anyone tell me about Skype ?

old Bill · Jan 26, 2007, 14:53:56

My brother inlaw has moved to Turkey and the phone calls are starting to cost. I have heard about Skype but know very little about it. Can anyone tell me how it works ect and if Idnet supports it ?

Inactive · Jan 26, 2007, 15:07:25

To be honest old Bill, I have no hands on experience, but I cannot see why IDNet shouldn't support Skype, or any VOIP system.

I do know that there are cheaper VOIP's out there.

If you want to save money on standard ( non VOIP ) telephone calls, you could try;

http://www.telediscount.co.uk/index2.php

They charge 5p per minute any time to a Turkish Landline, no sign ups or anything like that, just a lo-rate number.

Rik · Jan 26, 2007, 15:20:25

If Bill's b-in-law has broadband, they could both move to VOIP of course.

Inactive · Jan 26, 2007, 15:24:02

BB in Turkey, last time I was there, the power supply went off about 4 times a day.

Seriously, yes they can both move to VOIP subject to Bills B-i-L having BB.

old Bill · Jan 26, 2007, 15:25:18

Yes he has just signed up to BB. Hope its not the Turkish version of Talk Talk

. I dont know a thing about Skype apart from you can make calls over BB.

Rik · Jan 26, 2007, 15:36:29

Quote from: Inactive on Jan 26, 2007, 15:24:02
Seriously, yes they can both move to VOIP subject to Bills B-i-L having BB.

This is turning into the song game, Brother B-i-l, the last clean shirt.

Inactive · Jan 26, 2007, 16:00:32

Quote from: old Bill on Jan 26, 2007, 15:25:18
Yes he has just signed up to BB. Hope its not the Turkish version of Talk Talk . I dont know a thing about Skype apart from you can make calls over BB.

Try a Google on; VOIP,.... the generic name for Voice over internet Protocol.

Nerval · Jan 26, 2007, 16:02:26

Plusnet do VOIP

RJM · Jan 26, 2007, 19:11:28

old Bill,

I have the Tesco VOIP and it works fine over IDNet.

Its nice to call somebody in another country for free!

RobMc · Jan 26, 2007, 21:31:47

I've used both skype and sipgate voip over my idnet broadband and it's been fine.

Rob.

old Bill · Jan 26, 2007, 22:15:56

Thanks for the replies. Is it easy to set up. What do I need to buy ?

RJM · Jan 27, 2007, 10:00:34

With Tesco the handset costs about a tenner - comes with CD to load the software. You can order "on-line" or go to a local store to purchase.

You just plug the handset into a USB slot and away you go.

Calls between Tesco VOIP's are free of charge - so, especially good if you have relatives living in New Zealand for example.

Here is the link that will be able to explain in full for you:-

http://www.tescointernetphone.com/

old Bill · Jan 27, 2007, 13:27:08

Thanks for the replys. I am off my feet at the moment. As soon as i can walk again I will pop in to town and get one.

ou7shined · Jan 27, 2007, 23:49:56

Skype is free. All you need is a microphone and (if you want) a webcam - but remember to keep an eye on your bandwidth if you get into long video chats.

monkeysmith · Jan 31, 2007, 09:45:13

I use skype all the time. If both you and your brother in law have skype, it's free to call one each other. If your BIL doesn't have skype, then you will need to put credit on your skypeOut account, calls to turkey vary between 4.5pence per min, to 13p per min for mobiles.