Skype
 

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?

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

SD

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