Skype Phones (no PC) on NTL?

JediMaster · 24-09-2006, 10:28

I am thinking of getting a Skype Out service. To ring USA & other places, I have used Skype (FREE) for year or so. But with a Headset

I have Ã‚Â£24.99 NTL 4MB Line & a Safecom Wireless Router (eBuyer). Can I get a Skype phone that wont use USB? ie I can ring out without PC on?

I dont fancy spending Ã‚Â£100+ lol. I did see 1 item like a new Wireless Router & Phone Ã‚Â£159

Do they sell a Phone I can connect to my Router (Cat 5 Cable)? or any other ideas??

etccarmageddon · 24-09-2006, 11:00

you can get a normal phone and plug it into the linksys pap adaptor if you use sipgate - not sure if it works on skype though. check out broadbandbuyer for ip phones.

Shaun · 24-09-2006, 12:43

Depending on where you're calling it may be cheaper to look at an indirect call provider like 1899.com or one of the 0871 providers.

Check here:

http://callchecker.moneysavingexpert...ntcallchecker/

....for all the info you should need.

JediMaster · 24-09-2006, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun

Depending on where you're calling it may be cheaper to look at an indirect call provider like 1899.com or one of the 0871 providers.

Check here:

http://callchecker.moneysavingexpert...ntcallchecker/

....for all the info you should need.

I thought Skype was CHEAP.....
Now I just noticed USA (Landline) Ã‚Â£ 0,014 (ie 14p) I thought it was 0.14p

Is that 14p? or 1.4 p?

Shaun · 24-09-2006, 18:06

1.4p

But you can phone for 0.5p per min with 18185 or free (other than the cost of calling an 0207 number) with teletop, Take a look at Martins site above

chickendippers · 29-09-2006, 13:56

I'm pretty sure your computer has to be switched on and connected to the internet to use Skype.

JediMaster · 30-09-2006, 08:29

Just ordered & tested Sipgate & a Phone off them that conects to my Router. No PC needed

Its good (so far)

scuzz · 02-10-2006, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediMaster

Just ordered & tested Sipgate & a Phone off them that conects to my Router. No PC needed

Its good (so far)

I'd be interested to know how you get on with it.

JediMaster · 03-10-2006, 08:37

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Originally Posted by scuzz

I'd be interested to know how you get on with it.

So far 2x Calls to Canada, its Awesome. No PC needed & Great Quality...

Only DOWN side is Setup. No Instrution Book in the Phone Box, so I went to Sipgate site & had to DIG out the Help Files. Basically you enter the Phone's IP Address (found in Menu system of Phone) & type it in Browser on PC. Enter the Username & Password assigned to you for your Sipgate Account (they know how much credit you have left) & select UK Time Zone & Click ReBoot Phone Button. All settings are SAVED & Phone is Active

scuzz · 03-10-2006, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediMaster

So far 2x Calls to Canada, its Awesome. No PC needed & Great Quality...

Only DOWN side is Setup. No Instrution Book in the Phone Box, so I went to Sipgate site & had to DIG out the Help Files. Basically you enter the Phone's IP Address (found in Menu system of Phone) & type it in Browser on PC. Enter the Username & Password assigned to you for your Sipgate Account (they know how much credit you have left) & select UK Time Zone & Click ReBoot Phone Button. All settings are SAVED & Phone is Active

Thanks for the information.

etccarmageddon · 03-10-2006, 10:32

I've been using sipgate for the last 12 months.