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* They’ll probably even charge separately for Visual Voicemail. * Let me be one to mention that this very likely wont be the only thing Verizon locks you out o

by iamdave 16y ago

* They’ll probably even charge separately for Visual Voicemail. * Let me be one to mention that this very likely wont be the only thing Verizon locks you out of for no particular reason. I'm unable to find the link currently, but a prime example of why I'll never sign up to Verizon again is just this. A user who owned a Motorola Droid downloaded Skype, and planned to use it over WiFi in areas where he'd incur roaming fees, or had bad reception. Verizon actually managed to find a way to disable the voice feature of Skype, restricting it only to use in areas with network coverage. That's not an isolated example.

pyre 16y ago
> Verizon actually managed to find a way to disable the voice feature of Skype, restricting it only to use in areas with network coverage. That doesn't make any sense. Why would they want to force a user to use Skype in network coverage areas? What does Verizon gain when you can't use Skype outside of the network? If anything I would think that Verizon would disable Skype when you are in their network area, and only let you use it outside of that area.
- iamdave 16y ago
  A couple of links http://connectedplanetonline.com/mobile-apps/news/verizon-skype-android-shutdown-0414/ http://connectedplanetonline.com/mobile-apps/news/verizon-sk... http://www.skypejournal.com/2010/04/skype-on-verizon-android-requires-you.html http://www.skypejournal.com/2010/04/skype-on-verizon-android... Now, it's worth noting that while this problem has been somewhat 'fixed' meaning you can run Skype over wifi for applications like Instant Messaging/Chat, you still have to use the Verizon Network in order to actually make calls.
- gojomo 16y ago
  I agree it's nonsensical, but Verizon claims the restriction is necessary to satisfy regulations. See: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20100415/0911259022.shtml http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20100415/0911259022.shtml
- gcb 16y ago
  riiight. like mobile cias make any sense. If they can congest their network and loose some calls, so be it. everyone has a bazilion minutes nowadays, it's not like they will pay any extra for those calls. but just a few have unlimited data. So the changes are that they will be able to penny you to death on skype data charges, and it will cost them just a couple dropped/bad quality calls eventually. no biggie. ...it's not like anyone can complain or anything.
detst 16y ago
Be be fair, the reason is that they partnered with Skype to transfer Skype calls over their voice network for free. While I don't like it, now that they are officially supporting it, I can understand how WiFi could be a big reliability and support problem. It's a trade-off but having the reliability and quality of their voice network for free with Skype is quite nice.
- iamdave 16y ago
  Oh, absolutely. This is great for Skype users who need a constant connection to get in contact with their Skype contacts. But it seems only somewhat disingenuous that a service like Skype which works fine on it's ancestor platform (the computer) doesn't have the requirement of a third-party network to operate, while the mobile version does. Or maybe I'm missing the point

by iamdave 16y ago

pyre 16y ago

> Verizon actually managed to find a way to disable the voice feature of Skype, restricting it only to use in areas with network coverage. That doesn't make any sense. Why would they want to force a user to use Skype in network coverage areas? What does Verizon gain when you can't use Skype outside of the network? If anything I would think that Verizon would disable Skype when you are in their network area, and only let you use it outside of that area.

iamdave 16y ago
A couple of links http://connectedplanetonline.com/mobile-apps/news/verizon-skype-android-shutdown-0414/ http://connectedplanetonline.com/mobile-apps/news/verizon-sk... http://www.skypejournal.com/2010/04/skype-on-verizon-android-requires-you.html http://www.skypejournal.com/2010/04/skype-on-verizon-android... Now, it's worth noting that while this problem has been somewhat 'fixed' meaning you can run Skype over wifi for applications like Instant Messaging/Chat, you still have to use the Verizon Network in order to actually make calls.
gojomo 16y ago
I agree it's nonsensical, but Verizon claims the restriction is necessary to satisfy regulations. See: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20100415/0911259022.shtml http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20100415/0911259022.shtml
gcb 16y ago
riiight. like mobile cias make any sense. If they can congest their network and loose some calls, so be it. everyone has a bazilion minutes nowadays, it's not like they will pay any extra for those calls. but just a few have unlimited data. So the changes are that they will be able to penny you to death on skype data charges, and it will cost them just a couple dropped/bad quality calls eventually. no biggie. ...it's not like anyone can complain or anything.

detst 16y ago

Be be fair, the reason is that they partnered with Skype to transfer Skype calls over their voice network for free. While I don't like it, now that they are officially supporting it, I can understand how WiFi could be a big reliability and support problem. It's a trade-off but having the reliability and quality of their voice network for free with Skype is quite nice.

iamdave 16y ago
Oh, absolutely. This is great for Skype users who need a constant connection to get in contact with their Skype contacts. But it seems only somewhat disingenuous that a service like Skype which works fine on it's ancestor platform (the computer) doesn't have the requirement of a third-party network to operate, while the mobile version does. Or maybe I'm missing the point