using in Mexico: Can we use a skype phone and connect it to the computer to get access to internet so we could use the phone if there is no wirless?
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Yes. If you can only get an internet connection through the computer, use any of the skype phone products that hook up through that computer. I know that this is a bit late, but if you can test the computer with that piece of equipment first that would be best. Perhaps the fastest way would be to have Skype on that computer and hook a good headset to it. If you are more adventurous and can work with the internet connection then get something like the Panasonic wifi phone for skype. It will have a wireless router and and you can connect to the internet on your computer that way (as long as your computer has a wifi card of some sort in it) and you can use skype without tying yourself to the computer (the phone runs skype by itself).
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Just looking at it, I would assume you could. Mine is connected to my computer, but I have also used it on Skype.
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Raul, I don't see why not. It's a regular telephone with a Ethernet connector and a phone line connector.For local calls you can use the phone connector, for long distance you can use Skype or whatever service you wish.RegardsAlvaro
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I have downloaded Skype, however I have never used it so I do not know how well it works.
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It has this option, but I have not tried it myself. On my previous phones, the "skype feature" works, it is just very small. I would use a computer vs. a phone.
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this is an excellent phone, but sorry, i have no idea about services in mexico. if possible, i would call that company.
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Sorry, J.M. I have not heard of such a thing. All the Skype solutions I have read about are either just a handset you plug into your computer or are a full-blown computer replacement with handset like the VOIP841. They all have a handset. But I will suggest this.... You said you are "looking at switching to Skype". If you have not yet switched to Skype, I strongly recommend downloading Skype software for free to your computer and getting used to it that way before you get a standalone Skype device. There are a lot of strong features and icons and ways to do things that are unique to Skype, and using Skype on a computer will get you used to it. The Skype built into dedicated devices is a shorthand of the Skype icons and feature set, and it really helps to be Skype-savvy with the computer version before you go to a dedicated device. Just my opinion. For example, I have a SkypeIn number which rings in my Skype phone, and I only give out one number to everybody, instead of giving out a cell number, office number, home number. When I am at home I answer calls on my Skype phone. When I am away I answer calls on my cell phone to the same number, and all I do is change my Skype setting to "offline" in my Skype phone. Easy and great way to go. If you don't know about Skype, you don't know that you can change your setting to: Online, Skype Me, Offline, Away, Unavailable, Do Not Disturb, Invisible, and perhaps one or two others. When other people look me up in their Skype (computer or phone) they see my status set to one of these icons. Nothing like this is available with MagicJack or any other VOIP solution that I know of. So download Skype and get used to it first. ;-)
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When you said yes. You mean you can call through Skype using this phone just like the way PC/laptop works?
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Yes, look for standalone Skype phones like the Belkin Skype Desktop Phone available here on Amazon. It does not require a PC and connects directly to your broadband router instead.
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Well, I must confess; I didn't understand your question entirely, but you are right to think that this is some kind of cordless phone. However the greatest advantage is that it requires no PC; you can make/recieve Skype calls without a computer -so you would have all Skype-goodies but wouldn't have to have your PC on in order to use it. I for one am looking forward for this phone because I am an international student, and Skype is probably one of the best VOIP provider out there (no activation fee, monthly payments, rates are pretty good for my case) With SkypeIn and all that stuff I can be in home, or in school, but still have the same number and everything and all I would have to carry would be a small device.. You see, some other VOIP provider, like Vonage, provides you with a box that you attach to your internet connection (using a router, so you connect your modem to this router, and then can connect multiple computers/devices to internet) and then plug in your everyday phone to this box. I have many friends who use their Vonage boxes in both countries. However, Skype is a little bit more 'private' than Vonage or other VOIP systems, so such boxes won't work on Skype. This 'thing' takes it up a notch; it is both some kind of 'box', and the phone, for Skype system. However you need a wireless router, and create a wireless network in your home to hook up the 'thing' to internet. Now, this would work in your house, your buddys house, but not in a public wireless network like a hotel network or a coffee shop network.. So it doesn't have a 'cell phone' use.. About the security; almost all routers come with detailed manuals, so you can easily add WPA security to your network (SPH101 supports this security), then it shouldn't be much of a problem.. If you have any more, specific questions, don't hesitate..
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yes, as long as you are connected to your Router and to Iternet.This Devise is very Compatible to SKYPE Software as long as you have Skype-To-Go NUMBER, YES,You can Received and make Phone Calls To Landlines.
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I guess you can not use it with Skype accounts.This phone is for use VOIP systems using SIP protocol or as a stand alone telephone.For international calls we use callwithus.comRegards, Marcos
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I have downloaded skype and can use it. The quality depends on the speed of the connection.
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Yes, it is very simple to set it for Skype, you do not need any additional hardware and it is very simple to download the software.
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you can just use as skype phone , and if u have phone service u can still use it but as extra feature ,,,,u can use it for skype only , or for home phone only
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This is the Wifi version, you can't make calls if you mean by that phone calls.But if you mean Skype and others by 'making a call' then yes you can.
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Yes, you connect base station of your cordless to this adapter, and then you can use your cordless phone directly to call skype line. It is advised to keep a landline also connected to the adapter so you can call regular PSTN lines.