Do I need cell service? SKYPE, Facetime, ipad, Communication Convergence
SKYPE can even port the existing cellular phone number, as well as, assign another 800 # using my business name.
At one time I thought that this would not be feasible as I was under the impression that one had to be a SKYPE member in order to use phone services. SKYPE to SKYPE is free, one can use the (term?) SMS/textging capability, and the phone fees outside of SKYPE are very reasonable. I guess one would have to keep a watchful eye as to use, but monitoring would not be too difficult since services are pre-paid per users denomination.
Do I REALLY need to have cellular services that currently cost me about 100/month?
I was going to switch ATT to Verizon, but while my service was so poor through ATT, I began using my ipad along with SKYPE. It works GREAT!! If I port my cell number to SKYPE I will not lose my business marketing contact numbers as currently posted.
Is there something that I have not considered? Are there even better methods to consider?
At one time I thought that this would not be feasible as I was under the impression that one had to be a SKYPE member in order to use phone services. SKYPE to SKYPE is free, one can use the (term?) SMS/textging capability, and the phone fees outside of SKYPE are very reasonable. I guess one would have to keep a watchful eye as to use, but monitoring would not be too difficult since services are pre-paid per users denomination.
Do I REALLY need to have cellular services that currently cost me about 100/month?
I was going to switch ATT to Verizon, but while my service was so poor through ATT, I began using my ipad along with SKYPE. It works GREAT!! If I port my cell number to SKYPE I will not lose my business marketing contact numbers as currently posted.
Is there something that I have not considered? Are there even better methods to consider?
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Thank you.
Skype can do voice to text, or another 3rd party app required?
The method of texting would become the SKYPE IM?
So, another gap is that one would not have a texting feature, which MANY people use to communicate?
You did not mention any contraindications to using solely SKYPE, other optional services/apps, or what options there are for having no WIFI. Wireless card? BUT then, we are back to having to use a carrier and paying another $50.00?
Hopefully, MANY will provide an opinion, option, resolution.
Thank you!
Skype can do voice to text, or another 3rd party app required?
The method of texting would become the SKYPE IM?
So, another gap is that one would not have a texting feature, which MANY people use to communicate?
You did not mention any contraindications to using solely SKYPE, other optional services/apps, or what options there are for having no WIFI. Wireless card? BUT then, we are back to having to use a carrier and paying another $50.00?
Hopefully, MANY will provide an opinion, option, resolution.
Thank you!
ASKER
Is there a way to respond to particular replies? I did not see wasiftoor earlier.
Sorry......the editing buttons do not work for me. Uncertain why. Tried to vary my font for conversation clarity.
I forgot , requires a WIFI (VOIP) so an air card is not going to be an option!! Anything other that I forgot?
I am trying to think of how often I am not near a WIFI, not too often.
Is anyone familiar with WIMAX? We do not have it in this area. Good connection? Growing? Other services similar?
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Are you saying that 3G/LTE is an option, like tethering? Guess I do not understand 3G, 4G.....etc Thought it was speed transmitted cellular. Can you assist?
What is your opinion of going SKYPE/VOIP and what about others similar?
"The Most important consideration is that you will not be able to use Skype in a region where there is no Wifi Coverage or 3G/LTE services (which would again require a cell service provider like ATT and Verizon).
Other than that if you are in the US, use skype for unlimited outbound calls for only around $3/month which is unbeatable. Great service."
Sorry......the editing buttons do not work for me. Uncertain why. Tried to vary my font for conversation clarity.
I forgot , requires a WIFI (VOIP) so an air card is not going to be an option!! Anything other that I forgot?
I am trying to think of how often I am not near a WIFI, not too often.
Is anyone familiar with WIMAX? We do not have it in this area. Good connection? Growing? Other services similar?
foot:
Are you saying that 3G/LTE is an option, like tethering? Guess I do not understand 3G, 4G.....etc Thought it was speed transmitted cellular. Can you assist?
What is your opinion of going SKYPE/VOIP and what about others similar?
"The Most important consideration is that you will not be able to use Skype in a region where there is no Wifi Coverage or 3G/LTE services (which would again require a cell service provider like ATT and Verizon).
Other than that if you are in the US, use skype for unlimited outbound calls for only around $3/month which is unbeatable. Great service."
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SKYPE can be used on an OLD Android. HOW old must it be, or what feature?
Thank you
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Other than that if you are in the US, use skype for unlimited outbound calls for only around $3/month which is unbeatable. Great service.