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Steve 01-05-2011 04:17 PM

Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I know some of use used it in the past, but it looks like most of the threads, especially the skype name thread, are a year or so old. Just wondering before I finally create an account (yea, I'm a little behind the times).

Thanks

longknocker 01-05-2011 04:26 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
Thinking About Getting On, But Haven't, Yet, Steve.:)

Springsman 01-05-2011 04:30 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I use Google Voice....

68TriShield 01-05-2011 04:31 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
yes,all the time.
buickman58

G G 01-05-2011 04:37 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I did use it for long distance at my house for a couple years, but recently changed my phone package to include unlimited long distance so I don't use it now.

mosesbotbol 01-05-2011 04:56 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
My parents use it. Sound quality is OK.

I have Vonage and MagicJack and would recommend MagicJack if you are in need of low priced telephony.

hotreds 01-05-2011 06:27 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
Use it to talk to my family weekly.

markem 01-05-2011 06:32 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
lots of regular skype herfs have formed and since they are relatively stable for membership, I think that people have quit putting out the call. If you want to get one going, pick a time (specify timezone) and what skype name the person hosting will use and then go for it. Lots and lots of fun.

ashtonlady 01-05-2011 06:34 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I use it

GTsetGO 01-05-2011 06:43 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
we tend to use when my brother in law is on deployment.

Steve 01-05-2011 07:40 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by markem (Post 1120780)
lots of regular skype herfs have formed and since they are relatively stable for membership, I think that people have quit putting out the call. If you want to get one going, pick a time (specify timezone) and what skype name the person hosting will use and then go for it. Lots and lots of fun.

That's what I was wondering about...thanks!

dunng 01-05-2011 08:15 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I use it mostly for business, especially when traveling (it was great in Denmark). :tu

HK3- 01-05-2011 09:12 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I use it frequently.

CigarNut 01-05-2011 09:19 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I use it to talk with my cousins in Chicago, friends in Mexico and for the occasional SKERF (Skype Herf).

Don Fernando 01-06-2011 05:01 AM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I used it to 'talk' to Stearns and #5 of 11 aka Dave Trishield yesterday

Bunker 01-06-2011 05:17 AM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I use it everyday at work to talk to Europe and India

mosesbotbol 01-06-2011 06:04 AM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Bunker (Post 1121189)
I use it everyday at work to talk to Europe

That is what I use the Vonage and MagicJack for. I send to Europe so I have a local tele and fax number. MagicJack requires a PC, Vonage does not. Sykpe I can hear the compression the most out of the three.

rizzle 01-06-2011 02:01 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
Yep.

Dave128 01-06-2011 02:18 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I use it to talk with friends in SC.

357 01-06-2011 02:34 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
A skeeter once told me there are weekly skype herfs on Fridays. Not sure if that is still going.

alley00p 01-06-2011 03:34 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
I still use Skype and Google Voice, but I use Skype more. Unfortunately the last few times that I was on the only people I could chat with were Laura and Ferdie.

I'm sure if a few more people got on, it would become more active! :D


:dance:
Charlie

IBQTEE1 01-06-2011 04:11 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
Yes, I use it.

icehog3 01-06-2011 07:26 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
Never did, probably never will.

mithrilG60 01-06-2011 09:55 PM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
My wife and I use it all the time to talk to her sibs in NZ and parents Vanuatu. Long distance rates to Vanuatu are BRUTUAL ($1.50/min) and the video conf over Skype is the only way our nieces in NZ know who we are and recognize us. Try having long extended regular phone calls with toddlers without video, doesn't work well at all. We always expect them to be very confused when we show up without picture frames around our faces when we fly down to visit them.

Don Fernando 01-07-2011 03:11 AM

Re: Does anyone still use Skype anymore?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by alley00p (Post 1121969)
Unfortunately the last few times that I was on the only people I could chat with were Laura and Ferdie.

yeah, and you're welcome Charlie


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