Skype - is it any good?

podgerodge said:
very interesting, tried the free trial on Blueface last night.

questions:

1) in the free trial the "dublin number" meant that whoever rang me had to type in an extra 5 digit extension on getting through - I presume when u sign up the number is dedicated to you alone?

2) Where does one get an ATA to use a normal phone?

3) Am I correct in assuming that if I hooked up a Dect wireless phone that I would not have to worry about the strenght of the router signal as the base would be connected directly to the router and the wireless phone would work in the normal way anywhere around the house?

4) I presume with a telephone attached, the computer can be turned off once the modem/router are on?

Thanks in advance
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1) Dunno
2) Available on the net, you can also get one when you sign up for service with Blueface
3) Yes the base would connect to the ATA which is wired to the router. BTW if you have a WiFi router and signal strength is not an issue you might want to consifer a WiFi phone (bit like a DECT but the wifi router is your base and it has extra menus for configuring) instead of an ATA though if you already have a DECT it probably isn't worth it.
4) Yes, if using an ATA the computer can be turned off, it connects to the router. The only time you may need the computer on is if you are trying to configure the ATA.
 
Skype is excellent. I highly recommend it! I rang an Aussie mobile number this morning using Skype, talked for 23 minutes, and it cost me just a little over €3.
Sound was excellent for both sides of the conversation

BTW, I used a PDA (with wifi) to make the call....

-soc
 
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