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Skype has released a new app for iOS users, Skype WiFi (formerly known as Access). This new app will enable users to make calls at over 1 million hotspots around the globe. All that is required is Skype credit, and you pay for only the minutes you use, plus it’s a pay-per-use model for getting online as well:
Skype WiFi is great for travellers all over the world: It’s a must-have app, for your iPhone or iPad whether you’re on a business trip or enjoying holidays abroad. Skype WiFi offers you a cost-effective and easy way to get online with an iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. Paying on a per-minute basis for WiFi Internet access is great when you’re abroad as you can avoid data roaming charges when you update Facebook, send a tweet, make a Skype call or upload photos.
As a frequent traveller, this app is going to fantastic for making calls using your existing Skype credit, and going online. Save money instead of paying for roaming data plans:
Reduce your data roaming costs when you’re abroad:
• Use Skype WiFi to connect to WiFi hotspots at hotels, airports, train stations, bars and restaurants – available at over 1 million hotspots worldwide.
• Just one tap to connect – then browse the internet, check email, use Skype, check Facebook, update Twitter, upload photos, download music or ebooks.
• Only pay for the time you’re connected – there are no limits on the amount of data you can upload or download.
Skype WiFi Will Be Free for One Hour Worldwide
Skype is offering one hour free for the globe from Saturday 20th August 00:00 till Sunday 21st August 23:59 BST for a maximum of 60 minutes. Just download Skype WiFi and connect to a participating hotspot!
Click here to download Skype WiFi — it’s free! Learn more about Skype Credit here.
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It seems very handy when travelling but it’s too expensive, I looked at Spain and it was 19c per min. Â You can easily find a coffee shop with free wifi rather than paying 19c per minute.
It seems very handy when travelling but it’s too expensive, I looked at Spain and it was 19c per min. Â You can easily find a coffee shop with free wifi rather than paying 19c per minute.
It seems very handy when travelling but it’s too expensive, I looked at Spain and it was 19c per min. Â You can easily find a coffee shop with free wifi rather than paying 19c per minute.
Why would you need this if you have 3G Unrestrictor? It tricks 3G into thinking it’s on wifi already with no cost on my phone bill.
Why would you need this if you have 3G Unrestrictor? It tricks 3G into thinking it’s on wifi already with no cost on my phone bill.
Why would you need this if you have 3G Unrestrictor? It tricks 3G into thinking it’s on wifi already with no cost on my phone bill.
Why would you need this if you have 3G Unrestrictor? It tricks 3G into thinking it’s on wifi already with no cost on my phone bill.
This lets you to connect to a WiFi hotspot, such as Boingo, say if you were traveling in the USA. You could then use your Skype credit to surf the web.
This lets you to connect to a WiFi hotspot, such as Boingo, say if you were traveling in the USA. You could then use your Skype credit to surf the web.
True, I guess it’s a matter of convenience, having access to all of those hotspots where you can use Skype credit instead of hunting for free wifi.
I agree. Why would you pay for WiFi when most hotels, restraunts, etc offer it for free as a customer incentive? I’ve been around the world 3 times and never found a place without WiFi.
I agree. Why would you pay for WiFi when most hotels, restraunts, etc offer it for free as a customer incentive? I’ve been around the world 3 times and never found a place without WiFi.
More & more airports are switching to free WiFi, including those that use (or once used) Boingo. So, considering all the free WiFi hotspots that you get with your cell carrier, plus other free spots (McDonalds, Starbucks, Tim Horton’s, hotel lobbies, retailer stores, etc., etc., etc.)… why start paying a company for something that is readily free?
Sometimes when traveling their is less free wifi than you think. Guess it appeals to those who need it.