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...for android? I tested skype bY trying to call a friend who was online, but the phone just rang all the time on my side yet no ringing, nothing on the other side.

any alternatives that work without one having to jump thru hoops?
 
My Skype works just fine on Android, Skype to Skype calls and Skype to phones.

Anyway, try Fring or Nimbuzz.
 
Fnb connect. A available on the market. Or 3cx if you have SIP settings
 
Odd as I phone allot using Skype on my DHD and that is Skype 2 Skype as well as Skype to landline/mobile calls

I do hope they roll out proper Google Voice worldwide so we can use it as well.
 
Elimentals said:
Odd as I phone allot using Skype on my DHD and that is Skype 2 Skype as well as Skype to landline/mobile calls

I do hope they roll out proper Google Voice worldwide so we can use it as well.
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Agreed! Its about time Google rolled out Voice. Could definitely use it.
 
Apparently Viber is having an Android beta:

http://www.viber.com/

I'm really excited about this. My friends who have iPhones can't stop raving about Viber and how awesome it is. This could potentially replace normal calling, Skype and WhatsApp if the uptake is high enough.
 
Vulk said:
Apparently Viber is having an Android beta:

http://www.viber.com/

I'm really excited about this. My friends who have iPhones can't stop raving about Viber and how awesome it is. This could potentially replace normal calling, Skype and WhatsApp if the uptake is high enough.
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can you use it on edge? This could take off like whatsApp since you won't need to sign in etc.
 
any one else applied for the beta yet? How long did it take before you got the APK
 
I applied three days ago, and I'm still waiting. Apparently it takes about two weeks or so.
 
What phones are you getting Skype to work on? Do these other alternatives work on more phones?
 
SKype works perfectly for me, made a few skype to skype callas already one was even from my nexus s to my friends dhd.

As for Viber, its on the market guys, no special beta testing, i downloaded it yesterday although the reviews say its a battery drainer, not to mention unless the other party has viber it wont work, its for Viber to Viber only, no landlines, no mobiles, just viber.
 
Elimentals said:
Odd as I phone allot using Skype on my DHD and that is Skype 2 Skype as well as Skype to landline/mobile calls

I do hope they roll out proper Google Voice worldwide so we can use it as well.
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If you have Android 2.3.4 on your phone, you can phone Google Talk to Google talk. Mine works just fine. Using it a lot, works even on Edge networks.
 
How'd you get that rite, myself and a few friends are on 2.3.4 and we can't use voice, says service not supported or something like that.
 
beans100 said:
If you have Android 2.3.4 on your phone, you can phone Google Talk to Google talk. Mine works just fine. Using it a lot, works even on Edge networks.
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Google Talk doesn't break out to land lines. Google Voice lets you phone land line numbers and gives you a number people can phone you on, great for international calls.
 
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