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wildonrio
08-14-2007, 06:35 PM
Since it uses data to make the calls, EDGE will get way way slower as more people use Skype. I personally hope it doesn't get too popular...
bwoodahl
08-14-2007, 06:50 PM
Since it uses data to make the calls, EDGE will get way way slower as more people use Skype. I personally hope it doesn't get too popular...

I'm convinced that this is already occurring in my area. It seems like every week EDGE is just a smidgen slower than the previous week.
x999x
08-14-2007, 07:41 PM
I'm convinced that this is already occurring in my area. It seems like every week EDGE is just a smidgen slower than the previous week.

OK, WTF, I thought I was going crazy... But I'm not now that I know others are experiencing these oddities.

Just today I was cruising a picture blog site that I know doesn't get traffic, because it's mine lol, but anyway, it took 9 minutes to load up the first page of just 6 images at no more than 200k each. 9 minutes! ! !

I have been doing this all last week to show friends my vacation pictures that I haven't put on my phone yet. Each and every time it was on EDGE without WiFi enabled, and it was the same, if not better, as having a 56k connection. I'm totally fine with that, it's how I was raised, lol, but lately I'm lucky to even get that performance.

I noticed the issue with network speed today at work around 2:30pm pst.
Cash
08-15-2007, 01:29 AM
Skype has nothing to do with how ****ty EDGE is.

Why are we even talking about EDGE ,we need a wifi around every corner its ****ing 2007!!

Every time I use Edge in my area I just want to slam my iPhone against the wall.
seb481
08-15-2007, 01:33 AM
Skype DOES NOT slow down Edge.
I actually am excited about Skype getting popular. Skype is a great way to make free calls (especially for me since I am French and I have to call France on a regular basis).
Besides who uses Skype on a cellphone??? Skype is not usable on the iPhone yet and it's a real pain in the ass to use on a blackberry.
RTpics
08-15-2007, 02:00 AM
Besides who uses Skype on a cellphone??? Skype is not usable on the iPhone yet and it's a real pain in the ass to use on a blackberry.

i user soonr.com with skype i just called the UK 10minutes for 0.40c thanks soonr

or try this
http://skypeforiphone.com/index_iphone.jsp
ps49556n
08-15-2007, 02:15 PM
I don't think anyone should worry about skype slowing edge down....the various skype iphone attempts (Soonr, Jahjah) are laughable....You still have to use airtime while using these offerings!!!
tharmsen
08-15-2007, 04:48 PM
I just hope Skype doesn't get sued by AT&T and/or Apple (stranger things have happened) before they get the product on the market. I'm really looking forward to this application.
wildonrio
08-15-2007, 06:38 PM
Skype DOES NOT slow down Edge.
I actually am excited about Skype getting popular. Skype is a great way to make free calls (especially for me since I am French and I have to call France on a regular basis).
Besides who uses Skype on a cellphone??? Skype is not usable on the iPhone yet and it's a real pain in the ass to use on a blackberry.

How could it not use EDGE? If it uses airtime, then it would be worthless.