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Cingular 8125 + Unlimited Data + Skyp

I read in a pamphlet that Cingular has that I cannot use any VoIP things with my unlimited data plan. What are they going to do with the unlimited data plan? Block ports that Skype uses?

Have you tried it yet?
If Cingular does start blocking ports then I'm sure skype will figure a workaround.

I've been able to get it to work with my data plan with cingular. not well though..don't know if the data rate is fast enough to handle skype...
even when on wifi and oc it doesn't run extreme great

@kyphur: I haven't tried it yet, I don't even have the phone or PDA package yet. I'm asking because I just wanted to know what to expect.
@guyver2077: Is your data plan unlimited? I didn't expect Skype to work well at all because the CPU is so low. I read up on that already though.

I have the MDA and overclocked it to 240 and tried Skype over WIFI and it worked pretty well. An occasional pause but not bad at all for being free.

I use skype on my wizard over wifi clocked at 252 and it works perfectly. Also about using VOIP on cingular's network was OK last week, which pamphlet did u read it on?
The Wireless Report
And heres the same article just reworded EngadgetMobile

The pamphlet was one I nabbed from a Cingular store. It was about the different data plans that they offered. When you open it all the way, you see a massive collection CYA text about limitations and stuff like that. I read that unlimited data plans cannot be used for VoIP, server like stuff (installing Apache on your Pocket PC), etc...
I plan on using it for VoIP anyway because I'll be paying $40 a month for the data plan alone. I just wanted to know if that Cingular has gone so far as actually blocking specific ports to prevent people from doing so.

No they haven't. Cuz as that article states, data is data and it would take a lot to block a voip service.
Also will VOIP run clear enough on edge? I'm waiting till i get a UMTS device to get the unlimited data plan.

If they state no VOIP and monitor the traffic on your plan and see VOIP traffic they have the option to cancel your data plan, but thats about all they can do.

Unlimited internet on cell phone + skype = unlimited talk time?

With the economy getting worse I'm trying to tighten my belt as best as I can. Right now I'm paying a lot to talk on my HTC Wizard using T-Mobile. One idea that popped in my head was to just get unlimited internet access to my phone and then use Skype to talk all I want, given that I pay for Skypes service to make calls to landlines. Course another beauty in this is that I can cancel my home phone number as well.
Here's my questions.
#1 Are there plans to pay for only unlimited internet access, doesn't have to be T-Mobile it just needs to work with my Wizard.
#2 Can signal quality really cause a lot of trouble with Skype?
#3 Does Skype work flawless on my Wizard, and if not explain?
If someone already does this can they give further input about this?

(bit late to reply maybe)
I tried skype in my wizard with T-Mobile.
It works but the processor is a bit slow for skype.
Sometimes I even had to reset the phone...
So, it's not an ideal solution, but it does work.
(for me at least )

skype is free with unlim inet
apart from if you call to real phone numbers
rather then to other computers using skype
if you use skypeout which is what skype call it when you
call a normal phone from skype rather then a skype user
they charge you and to be able to do so at all you
need a skype out account

Isn't there alternatives to using Skype software? The Wizard is buggy is general.

I'm also curious about this for my HTC Diamond.

Here is my solution, it's not free but I think it's resonable! I am using Kaiser with software called AGEPhone mobile 2, and I have a 3G connection with 384k speed,which cost 9,8 euro/month, with a voipstunt account, every deposit like 10 euros, I get 120 days free call to the landline(Finland), and 1 cent/min. to call China from Finland. I am pretty satisfy with the sound quality.

Unlimited Talk time
Try the new data network: zero1mobile. Unlimited data for $70 / month.
http://www.zer01mobile.com/

Proxy internet for HD2 on T-mobile?

My sister really needs a new phone and is with T-mob USA. I was telling her to get the HD2 when it comes out, and she really likes the phone but she doesn't want to pay for the added internet plan. When I had my Shadow (1st gen) I was able to use the t-mobile lower internet plan (t-zones?) and using proxy server info I was able to use the internet almost 100% normal. There were only a few apps that were odd.
What are the chances that since this is still a WinMo phone it will have that ability? Is this something that can be figured out before the phone comes out? Also, if it did work, would it access 3g data?
Thanks for any help/info.
Nick

When the HD2 launches it will have a required data pack just like all other windows, blackberry's and android devices currently do. If a discount is recieved on the device then the data pack (minimum $25/month) is required, paying full retail price is the only way not to have it. T-zones is no longer offered by itself for $5.99/month unless your plan is a grandfathered plan that supports it but would only be able to be used if the phone was purchased at retail.

NickPDX said:
My sister really needs a new phone and is with T-mob USA. I was telling her to get the HD2 when it comes out, and she really likes the phone but she doesn't want to pay for the added internet plan. When I had my Shadow (1st gen) I was able to use the t-mobile lower internet plan (t-zones?) and using proxy server info I was able to use the internet almost 100% normal. There were only a few apps that were odd.
What are the chances that since this is still a WinMo phone it will have that ability? Is this something that can be figured out before the phone comes out? Also, if it did work, would it access 3g data?
Thanks for any help/info.
Nick
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i use tmobile in uk if the proxy box is ticked my mail dosent load.

T-Mobile USA now uses the device IMEI for data plans
The proxy trick does not work anymore on Tmobile USA, they now use the phone's IMEI number to verify that the phone is on the correct data package. It works for about 24 hours now then when you try and access the internet you are sent to a screen to add the correct data package.

Proxy internet for HD2 on T-Mobile
I have T-mobile with the $5.99 T-Zones. I used it on the DASH and am now using it on a Touch VIVA. If I buy the HD2 from T-Mobile with no contract are they still going to force me to get a data plan or will my T-Zones stop working. I want to keep my T-Zones and may have to get an ulocked phone.

NickPDX said:
My sister really needs a new phone and is with T-mob USA. I was telling her to get the HD2 when it comes out, and she really likes the phone but she doesn't want to pay for the added internet plan. When I had my Shadow (1st gen) I was able to use the t-mobile lower internet plan (t-zones?) and using proxy server info I was able to use the internet almost 100% normal. There were only a few apps that were odd.
What are the chances that since this is still a WinMo phone it will have that ability? Is this something that can be figured out before the phone comes out? Also, if it did work, would it access 3g data?
Thanks for any help/info.
Nick
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I'm currently with AT&T and about to switch to T-mobile when the HD2 comes out. When I spoke to the T-mobile rep., (trying to get him to set me up on the cheap data plans instead) He told me T-mobile can tell what phone you are using and know if it is on the correct plan. He also stated that if the phone is unlocked then you can trick their systems into letting you keep your old plan. Now again, I dont know if this is true or not, I am about to switch...hopefully this month, I'll find out then.
With AT&T, I have an old data plan (unlimited internet, 1500 text, 200 MMS) and I pay $19.95/month. they have never made me change my data plan and I am using the Tilt2. If you go through the priemer business website to upgrade your phone, they dont give you the $50 discount and you get to keep your data plan unchanged....all other channels force the upgrade with an updated data plan. Again, the only way around that is to buy your phone from someone else, unlocked, or have warranty dept. swap out your phone for a different model. My nephew has the $10 data plan and is now using the Tilt2 on it via warranty swapping out his phone for a different model (the Tilt2).
I know on the AT&T service you do get the 3g speeds, so I assume it will be the same for T-Mobile (but then again assuming may not be the best way to go). Hope that helped

I am pretty certain that my sister has a grandfathered in 5.99 T-zones package too. I am hoping that she can get it and use this way. The email not loading problem that adamo mentioned though doesn't sound good. Do the other internet based things work ok?

NickPDX said:
I am pretty certain that my sister has a grandfathered in 5.99 T-zones package too. I am hoping that she can get it and use this way. The email not loading problem that adamo mentioned though doesn't sound good. Do the other internet based things work ok?
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from what I was told, everything should work correctly and at the correct speed, as long as the phone is unlocked. The cell phone service providers don't seem to really offer different speeds at different rate plans like the cable internet companies do.

I had not seen your message from earlier ... we posted at the exact same time. Thanks though for your input. I will let her know. It seems like it is worth a try. Worst case scenario, she has a great phone but she has to use Wifi to check her mail and such.

NickPDX said:
I am pretty certain that my sister has a grandfathered in 5.99 T-zones package too. I am hoping that she can get it and use this way. The email not loading problem that adamo mentioned though doesn't sound good. Do the other internet based things work ok?
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every other site works u can download email via direct site.then i noticed o2 network has its proxy unticked so when i was using tmobile i unticked it.now i can download email auto.
there was on promotional offer in uk.£10 top up u get unlimited txt and web.i used it on my htc shift as modem for a few months tmobile has no complained about going over fair usage policy on web unlike other networks.

Any _Verizon_ fees for using skype to call a landline?

Hi,
So the Verizon marketing material makes it clear that you can make skype to skype calls for free. But the material is a bit unclear about calling to landlines. Is Verizon able to detect that I’m calling a landline using skype and then start using my air time minutes or something? Obviously I will have to pay skype to make the call but what I want to know is if Verizon some how charges as well.
Stated another way, I have a skype account that I use to make international calls, can I use this account on my phone the same way I would on my PC (i.e. I pay my DSL company a flat fee for internet at home and they don't charge me extra when I call a landline with skype, in the same way I have unlimited data with Verizon so I would hope they would not try to charge for this).
Thanks.

Yes, unless you're calling a Skype customer, it uses minutes.
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You can add a Google Voice number as one of your top 5 (if you have the plan) and have unlimited minutes.

I think it's a worthless app. The only time I would need it is out of the country where there's no CDMA service and I need to make a call over wifi. Fring for me... or reactivate my Saga WM six band phone.

ya im using skype through fring didn't get the same landlines in us will be carried by Verizon message so i don't think it is using minutes be nice if someone can confirm this.

I can confirm fring works over wifi and 3G to call US numbers, without verizon knowing anything about it.
I am on a family plan under my inlaws (only way I could keep my pricing similar to my SERO and get the incredible) so we share minutes, and my father inlaw uses a lot of minutes... since I only use 10 minutes or so a month anyway I was ok with joining his plan... but then I had to join a conference call for work, and I was not at my office phone, and I knew it would be all day, so I installed fring and used it over wifi. Worked well, a little delay, but it used my skype credits, and no verzion minutes.

[Q] How to use unlimited phone data plan on Nexus 7

Hey everyone. Hoping someone can help me with this. I'm trying to find a way to use my truly unlimited phone data plan. All of the data plans available that I have access to are capped. My phone plan offers truly unlimited data without any overage, cap, or throttle so I'd like to find a way to do this if possible.
I've searched the forums, but everyone seems pretty focused around needing to use the phone feature on the device. I have no need for that and plan on using google voice and skype for my phone features, I really just want to be sure I don't hit any limits with my data usage.
Any ideas?

If your phone has android you can enable wifi tethering so your phone creates a wifi access point. You can connect then with your Nexus 7 to it and use the data plan of your phone.

Thanks for the tip InvaderX. I do have android, however I'm looking for a replacement to my phone rather than carrying two devices. Also, as soon as I add tethering to my plan I will get a throttled data plan at 5gb. I am aware of how to get aroud this requirement, but really don't feel like carrying two devices.

Well I don't know anything about the plan and how the restriction works.
You can try to use a VPN or fake the user agent string. If it doesn't work they detect the tablet by checking somehow the capability to call / GSM - in this case you can't do much.