Skype

[goudie]

Tried using Skype over Hols from uk to daughter in usa but kept going off line also sound and pic very intermittent
and poor quality. Is the product any good?

[Lamenting Navigator]

Goudie, I've found Skype very useful indeed. I can't say I have too many problems with it. What's been really handy is the video part. Running a Mac here, trying to get to video conference with the Microsoft world has been a pointless, wasted exercise. On Skype, however, no trouble at all.

I've been running Skype in its various forms for years and in general it's a nice thing. As long as you're happy that you could be eavesdropped on... it's completely insecure.

[Saab Dastard]

I have only used Skype voice, rather than video, but I have had no problem with connections or quality.

Are you using a home wifi link, by any chance?

SD

[simountain1]

I'd suggest quiting any programs running in the background.
Otherwise its you ISP, when I was with Pipex I couldnt use it but now im with Be and the skype works just fine

[rotorcraig]

I regularly use Skype Video and it's very good.

Won't work over dial up - you definitely need broadband. As was said above, slow wi-fi unlikely to be reliable either - make sure you're on a fast / wired connection.

[goudie]

Thanks for tips. I'm with NTL BB, don't have wfi. A friend had similar problems connecting to Boston so suspect it could be the US isp

[Saab Dastard]

suspect it could be the US isp

Yes, unfortunately there is no real support for QoS (quality of service) over the internet, so it really is a "weakest link" scenario.

SD

[Gulfstreamaviator]

Vacations are heavy demand times

I use in UAE, UAE and UK, over Xmas perfect service.

I do also use VoipStunt, as my primary VOIP, ,ans skpye for business calls, as most in the Co use Skype when overseas.

Gsf