Using Skype on Verizon

Trackrig wrote:
For my education, why would someone want to use Skype on a cell phone since all calls should be free unless calling from overseas?......................................

Bill

You can also use Skype to call overseas or Canada, or Mexico. If you don't call another Skype number, calling an overseas number will cost you a few cents per minute. I use it to call Mexico and Canada all the time. Calling England will cost you 2.3 cents a minute

I have found that using Facebook video call works better on my Droid Verizon phone than using Skype.

Trackrig wrote:
For my education, why would someone want to use Skype on a cell phone since all calls should be free unless calling from overseas?

On most plans calls are unlimited vs. data being limited.

Bill

I travel to various locations instructing students how to use vintage machines. I am well versed in their use but if I get stuck on a issue I know who to contact for help (a live video of the problem is much better than a picture).

If the student has a problem after I leave, again a live video explains more than a photo and more than a YouTube video - aka helping in real time is better.

It's of interest to many.

2oldman wrote:

Trackrig wrote:
Yes, have never used video, never thought about it on a cell phone.

I take it you have a really old cell phone...?

A Samsung Note 4 - I use it for a lot of things, but video calls have just never been of interest. I sort of think of them like I do Facebook, taking a nap in the shade is of higher importance.......

Bill

We make a lot of our phone calls using our PhonePower VOIP service app when we're connected to a free WiFi service. No data or minutes usage at all in that case...

Trackrig wrote:
Yes, have never used video, never thought about it on a cell phone.

I take it you have a really old cell phone...?

2oldman wrote:

Trackrig wrote:
For my education, why would someone want to use Skype on a cell phone since all calls should be free unless calling from overseas?

Video. Is that really your question?

Yes, have never used video, never thought about it on a cell phone.

Bill

Trackrig wrote:
For my education, why would someone want to use Skype on a cell phone since all calls should be free unless calling from overseas?

Video. Is that really your question?

Trackrig wrote:
For my education, why would someone want to use Skype on a cell phone since all calls should be free unless calling from overseas?

On most plans calls are unlimited vs. data being limited.

Bill

Cause you can SEE the grandkids etc that you are talking to. Makes it a better experience