Re: OT SKYPE


"Old Codger" <oldcodger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hamish wrote:
>> Totally off topic.
>
> Last month's (August) PCPro had an article on VOIP plus reviews of phones,
> routers and headsets. Had a quick look at the various options but decided
> it was not for us yet. Pat would not get up and go to a computer, or
> anywhere else just to make a telephone call. The phone wizard looked
> interesting but I think could only be used with Skype and connected to a
> PC via USB, so PC had to be on to use VOIP. The big advantage was that it
> would accept ordinary handsets, including cordless, and could switch
> between VOIP and POTS. Sipgate appeared to be the most attractive
> provider for me. May do a thorough internet hunt one of these days to see
> just what is available.
>
> --

I think it needs a WiFi version so it will work cordless and lock on to
hot spots when roaming and switch to
mobile when out of range. I cannot see the mobile companies beening at all
keen


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