Crazy Drunken idea #54.5

[bb_matt]

DIY International roaming on cell.

Step 1
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Aquire a 24/7 internet connection.
Before you go away, ensure it can be on 24/7 and reconnect in the event of power failure/net disconnection etc. - would require a UPS too.

Step 2
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Hook up a Cell phone to a permanent power connection, preferably via the UPS

Step 3
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Hook the cellphone speaker and microphone into your computer

Step 4
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Write a script to initialise Skype when somebody calls your cellphone. Skype picks up the caller voice because you've hooked the cellphone speaker to your computer and then to whatever Skype user you define, it then dials a Skype number in whatever country your in (which you will have to setup of course)

Step 5
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Here's the clever bit - in whatever country your in, get the cheapest pay-as-you-go cellphone contract, setup your Skype in that country to hook into your cellphone over there.










Told you it was a Drunken idea ...

 

[Harley79]

Ok, I think you'r nuts. Way too much time on your hands. But if you ever decide to do it take some pics, could be quite a sight. I see skype are looking into device development, perhaps you should sell your idea to them

 

[bb_matt]

Ok, I think you'r nuts

No, I'm drunk and you can't spell.

 

[Nickste]

Drunk at 07:24 pm? Sheesh dude! Kewl idea though!

Nickste

 

[bb_matt]

I'm a cheap drinker - 3 beers and I'm on my way...

 

[DFantom]

drunk, insane and with way too much time on your hands. brilliant idea though.

I'm a cheap drinker - 3 beers and I'm on my way...

sound like a 16 year old blonde i used to date. let me also state SHE was/is FEMALE though, before any of you nuts get the wrong idea