Comments on: SoonR: Use Skype on Your Cell Phone http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:12:06 -0800 hourly 1 By: Remote PC Access Software http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-2/#comment-3084815 Remote PC Access Software Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:13:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-3084815 I'm not sure that Skype is an appropriate feature to have on a cellphone. First of all, the screen is too small and its too hard to keep the phone focused on your face while you're talking. Secondly, it creates situations where people are essentially in public, talking to themselves. And if anyone has been around someone talking on their bluetooth and been annoyed, also add on top of the annoying sounds, the annoying visuals of someone on skype making hand gestures at their phone while talking to themselves. Skype should stick to computers! I’m not sure that Skype is an appropriate feature to have on a cellphone. First of all, the screen is too small and its too hard to keep the phone focused on your face while you’re talking. Secondly, it creates situations where people are essentially in public, talking to themselves. And if anyone has been around someone talking on their bluetooth and been annoyed, also add on top of the annoying sounds, the annoying visuals of someone on skype making hand gestures at their phone while talking to themselves. Skype should stick to computers!

]]> By: 追逐 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-2/#comment-2913638 追逐 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:00:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-2913638 好的 好的

]]> By: melanie http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-2/#comment-774582 melanie Wed, 24 Jan 2007 03:48:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-774582 hello....i want to use skype calll from pc to cellphone how can i do this?Is there any thing i should do over the phone,or it's what a pc do only?thanks...GOD BLESS hello….i want to use skype calll from pc to cellphone how can i do this?Is there any thing i should do over the phone,or it’s what a pc do only?thanks…GOD BLESS

]]> By: sihernandez http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-2/#comment-665455 sihernandez Sat, 06 Jan 2007 02:50:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-665455 jan 5 2007 7:30pm i'm a very new user of new tech, i have an HTC TyTN can anyone tell me the xact steps to get on the net with it. i have Skype on my Hp pavilion dv8130us (fixed Incom Sen Cit) jan 5 2007 7:30pm i’m a very new user of new tech, i have an HTC TyTN can anyone tell me the xact steps to get on the net with it. i have Skype on my Hp pavilion dv8130us (fixed Incom Sen Cit)

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]]> By: Satellite Phones http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-2/#comment-156550 Satellite Phones Sun, 27 Aug 2006 08:57:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-156550 <strong>Dave...</strong> Interesting topic... I'm working in this industry myself and I don't agree about this in 100%, but I added your page to my bookmarks and hope to see more interesting articles in the future... Dave…

Interesting topic… I’m working in this industry myself and I don’t agree about this in 100%, but I added your page to my bookmarks and hope to see more interesting articles in the future…

]]> By: Arman http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-2/#comment-123177 Arman Sat, 05 Aug 2006 04:41:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-123177 I have a Sony Ericcson T237 and among the mentioned applications and services pertaining to this matter (EQO, SoonR, VoSKY), I don't know what to choose. Basically my goal is to use a cell phone with the cheapest service possible. I will only be calling within Canada, so I already understand that calls will be free to landlines and mobiles (within Canada and America) with the usage of Skype. I have looked up in EQO and they do not support my version of the phone. SoonR and VoSKY are the options left. And seeing that SoonR is free, the only thing I will have to purchase is the WAP service. But if I use a Sim Card-Free phone, than I can call 1-800 numbers for free. Than I can just purhcase the VoSKY and no reccuring payments is needed. Please point me in the right direction and correct me if I am wrong. Thank You! I have a Sony Ericcson T237 and among the mentioned applications and services pertaining to this matter (EQO, SoonR, VoSKY), I don’t know what to choose. Basically my goal is to use a cell phone with the cheapest service possible. I will only be calling within Canada, so I already understand that calls will be free to landlines and mobiles (within Canada and America) with the usage of Skype. I have looked up in EQO and they do not support my version of the phone. SoonR and VoSKY are the options left. And seeing that SoonR is free, the only thing I will have to purchase is the WAP service. But if I use a Sim Card-Free phone, than I can call 1-800 numbers for free. Than I can just purhcase the VoSKY and no reccuring payments is needed. Please point me in the right direction and correct me if I am wrong. Thank You!

]]> By: StartupFutures.com » The SuperNova 12 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-2/#comment-93296 StartupFutures.com » The SuperNova 12 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:42:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-93296 [...] Soonr is a new mobile platform that we’ve previously covered at TechCrunch. One of the most useful applications they’ve launched so far is the ability to use Skype on a normal cell phone (all you pay for are the Skype-out charges from Skype to your own cell, and you can then use Skype to call anyone on your Skype list). The Mac version of Soonr was announced at Supernova. [...] [...] Soonr is a new mobile platform that we’ve previously covered at TechCrunch. One of the most useful applications they’ve launched so far is the ability to use Skype on a normal cell phone (all you pay for are the Skype-out charges from Skype to your own cell, and you can then use Skype to call anyone on your Skype list). The Mac version of Soonr was announced at Supernova. [...]

]]> By: larry http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-2/#comment-93260 larry Thu, 06 Jul 2006 14:16:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-93260 Another interesting project in case you already pay for unlimited data service - try one of the goMyPlace servers. Open source based (all code is GPLed), completely free service allowing access to the file system/command shell on the remote PC/Mac/Linux requires only WEB browser on the cellphone. best part - smart data caching on the proxy server (host uploads a file only once) and the proxy server itself. check it out. Another interesting project in case you already pay
for unlimited data service – try one of the goMyPlace
servers. Open source based (all code is GPLed),
completely free service allowing access to the file
system/command shell on the remote PC/Mac/Linux

requires only WEB browser on the cellphone.

best part – smart data caching on the proxy server (host uploads a file only once) and
the proxy server itself. check it out.

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Supernovaのスタートアップ12社 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-91048 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Supernovaのスタートアップ12社 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:38:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-91048 [...] Soonr社は新しいモバイルプラットフォームだ。以前 この記事 でTechCrunchがカバーしたことがある。同社がこれまで発表した中でもっとも役に立つのは普通の携帯からSkype経由で通信できるようになる製品だ。SkypeOutの料金を負担するだけで、ユーザーのコンピュータと携帯が接続され、さらにユーザーのコンピュータがSkypeリストに載っている相手を呼び出してSkypeの無料通話が可能となる。Mac版のリリースがSupernovaでアナウンスされた。 [...] [...] Soonr社は新しいモバイルプラットフォームだ。以前 この記事 でTechCrunchがカバーしたことがある。同社がこれまで発表した中でもっとも役に立つのは普通の携帯からSkype経由で通信できるようになる製品だ。SkypeOutの料金を負担するだけで、ユーザーのコンピュータと携帯が接続され、さらにユーザーのコンピュータがSkypeリストに載っている相手を呼び出してSkypeの無料通話が可能となる。Mac版のリリースがSupernovaでアナウンスされた。 [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch » Blog Archive » The Supernova 12 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-90617 TechCrunch » Blog Archive » The Supernova 12 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 09:34:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-90617 [...] Soonr is a new mobile platform that we’ve previously covered at TechCrunch. One of the most useful applications they’ve launched so far is the ability to use Skype on a normal cell phone (all you pay for are the Skype-out charges from Skype to your own cell, and you can then use Skype to call anyone on your Skype list). The Mac version of Soonr was announced at Supernova. [...] [...] Soonr is a new mobile platform that we’ve previously covered at TechCrunch. One of the most useful applications they’ve launched so far is the ability to use Skype on a normal cell phone (all you pay for are the Skype-out charges from Skype to your own cell, and you can then use Skype to call anyone on your Skype list). The Mac version of Soonr was announced at Supernova. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Soonr、Mac版対応へ http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-88983 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Soonr、Mac版対応へ Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:33:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-88983 [...] 携帯電話からデスクトップ上のファイルやSkypeにアクセスを可能とさせる企業Soonrは、Mac用のバージョンをリリースした。Mikeは５月にSoonrの紹介をしており、Macに未対応な点が彼の不満のひとつであった。新しいバージョンは、Spotlight(Macのデスクトップ検索機能）と融合されており、デスクトップ上のPhotoshopのファイルをjpgファイルとして展開し、携帯電話で閲覧できる。なかなかクールなんじゃない！？ [...] [...] 携帯電話からデスクトップ上のファイルやSkypeにアクセスを可能とさせる企業Soonrは、Mac用のバージョンをリリースした。Mikeは５月にSoonrの紹介をしており、Macに未対応な点が彼の不満のひとつであった。新しいバージョンは、Spotlight(Macのデスクトップ検索機能）と融合されており、デスクトップ上のPhotoshopのファイルをjpgファイルとして展開し、携帯電話で閲覧できる。なかなかクールなんじゃない！？ [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Soonr brings Mac desktop to your phone http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-88815 TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Soonr brings Mac desktop to your phone Fri, 30 Jun 2006 21:17:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-88815 [...] Soonr, the company that lets you access desktop files and Skype from your mobile phone, has released a version for the Mac. Mike profiled Soonr in May and the lack of Mac support was his one complaint. The new version is integrated with Spotlight and can render Photoshop files from your desktop into jpg for viewing on your phone. Looks cool. SoonR [...] [...] Soonr, the company that lets you access desktop files and Skype from your mobile phone, has released a version for the Mac. Mike profiled Soonr in May and the lack of Mac support was his one complaint. The new version is integrated with Spotlight and can render Photoshop files from your desktop into jpg for viewing on your phone. Looks cool. SoonR [...]

]]> By: CrunchNotes » Supernova Connected Innovators Program http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-81110 CrunchNotes » Supernova Connected Innovators Program Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:25:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-81110 [...] See TechCrunch posts on Soonr Here. I love Soonr because they find a way to make things work on a mobile device that otherwise wouldnt t. It allows you to run Skype on your normal cell phone, for example, among other things. [...] [...] See TechCrunch posts on Soonr Here. I love Soonr because they find a way to make things work on a mobile device that otherwise wouldnt t. It allows you to run Skype on your normal cell phone, for example, among other things. [...]

]]> By: Song Huang http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-68088 Song Huang Fri, 09 Jun 2006 23:17:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-68088 Tom, we are thinking about security all the time at SoonR. If you lose your phone, you can pick up ANY other data enabled phone and use it to shut off SoonR access. You just log in as yourself and tell it to "forget" the login credentials for mobile login. But also note that this is only a problem if you have selected to "remember" your credentials for quick login. Each time you access SoonR, it will ask for credentials unless you have explicitly told it not to. In addition, you can use ANY web browser on a PC and shut off access. use http://www.soonr.com/mobile for a simulation of the phone interface . Also remember that no information is stored on the phone, so a lost phone doesn't mean that your contact list or documents could get into the wrong hands. This is a very critical security issue. Finally, when you log into SoonR on a PC browser, notice that there is an tab that allows you see which devices have been used to log into your SoonR account. Very soon you will be able to shut down specific devices. Again, in the interest of security. Your idea about SMS codes is a good one. We have been exploring the use of shortcodes for many things. Something as simple as SMS is deceptively difficult to implement around the world. There are several situations where SMS messages cannot cross carriers, especially in different countries. So we will devise alternatives. The feature exactly as you describe it is not available, but similar functionality will appear. I'm glad you like SoonR. I think you can see the power that it brings to "normal" handsets. Just think if the world does turn into a Wimax based system, SoonR only becomes more powerful. It's like when modems were 300 baud compared to our 1.5mps DSL speeds to the home today. What can be done is simply astounding. We are excited about the wireless future. P.S. I am affiliated with SoonR. Tom, we are thinking about security all the time at SoonR. If you lose your phone, you can pick up ANY other data enabled phone and use it to shut off SoonR access. You just log in as yourself and tell it to “forget” the login credentials for mobile login. But also note that this is only a problem if you have selected to “remember” your credentials for quick login. Each time you access SoonR, it will ask for credentials unless you have explicitly told it not to.

In addition, you can use ANY web browser on a PC and shut off access. use http://www.soonr.com/mobile for a simulation of the phone interface . Also remember that no information is stored on the phone, so a lost phone doesn’t mean that your contact list or documents could get into the wrong hands. This is a very critical security issue.

Finally, when you log into SoonR on a PC browser, notice that there is an tab that allows you see which devices have been used to log into your SoonR account. Very soon you will be able to shut down specific devices. Again, in the interest of security.

Your idea about SMS codes is a good one. We have been exploring the use of shortcodes for many things. Something as simple as SMS is deceptively difficult to implement around the world. There are several situations where SMS messages cannot cross carriers, especially in different countries. So we will devise alternatives. The feature exactly as you describe it is not available, but similar functionality will appear.

I’m glad you like SoonR. I think you can see the power that it brings to “normal” handsets. Just think if the world does turn into a Wimax based system, SoonR only becomes more powerful. It’s like when modems were 300 baud compared to our 1.5mps DSL speeds to the home today. What can be done is simply astounding. We are excited about the wireless future.

P.S. I am affiliated with SoonR.

]]> By: Tom http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-67560 Tom Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:50:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-67560 Hello all, after about a month of using SoonR on my Nokia 6680 (Symbian phone with Opera browser), I must say that I am impressed. The latest version has been very stable and does what it is supposed to do. I wrote my impressions on my blog (thanks for the heads up, Michael). The observation about losing your phone and/or having it stolen is a good one. I guess you should just immediately login to SoonR and change your password, alternatively maybe they could setup an incoming SMS number where you could send a long code (20 hex characters or something) to temporarily block access to your account (until logging in and jumping through a bunch of security question hoops). Song, if you are listening, please let me know if you make this feature available (I would save the message in my wife's phone for easy access). Cheers, Tom Hello all,
after about a month of using SoonR on my Nokia 6680 (Symbian phone with Opera browser), I must say that I am impressed. The latest version has been very stable and does what it is supposed to do. I wrote my impressions on my blog (thanks for the heads up, Michael).

The observation about losing your phone and/or having it stolen is a good one. I guess you should just immediately login to SoonR and change your password, alternatively maybe they could setup an incoming SMS number where you could send a long code (20 hex characters or something) to temporarily block access to your account (until logging in and jumping through a bunch of security question hoops). Song, if you are listening, please let me know if you make this feature available (I would save the message in my wife’s phone for easy access).

Cheers,
Tom

]]> By: Tom Sucks » SoonR is useful http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-50972 Tom Sucks » SoonR is useful Mon, 22 May 2006 19:31:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-50972 [...] use skype via cellphones and skypeout rapage [...] [...] use skype via cellphones and skypeout rapage [...]

]]> By: Web 2.0 - Что нового? » Blog Archive » SoonR: Скайп на твоём телефоне http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-45170 Web 2.0 - Что нового? » Blog Archive » SoonR: Скайп на твоём телефоне Tue, 16 May 2006 18:48:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-45170 [...] Источник: Techcrunch Posted by newweb Filed in web 2.0, skype, web2.0, techcrunch, web2.0 ru, soonr, soonr talk [...] [...] Источник: Techcrunch Posted by newweb Filed in web 2.0, skype, web2.0, techcrunch, web2.0 ru, soonr, soonr talk [...]

]]> By: Svizzer Blog » Blog Archive » Neues von Skype & Co. http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-45168 Svizzer Blog » Blog Archive » Neues von Skype & Co. Tue, 16 May 2006 18:44:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-45168 [...] Vor ein paar Wochen hatten wir über EQO berichtet, ein StartUp, das via SkypeOut die Nutzung von Skype auf dem Handy ermöglicht. Bei TechCrunch wird heute über SoonR berichtet, ein junges Unternehmen aus dem Valley, das eine coole Applikation auf den Markt bringt: SoonR nutzt das Handy als eine Art Fernsteuerung und ermöglicht dem User neben der Skype-Nutzung auch den Zugriff auf Outlook sowie den Remote-Zugriff auf den Desktop. Auf diese Weise können auch Desktop-Search-Tools angesteuert werden. Allein schon deshalb müssen wir SoonR dringend ausprobieren… [...] [...] Vor ein paar Wochen hatten wir über EQO berichtet, ein StartUp, das via SkypeOut die Nutzung von Skype auf dem Handy ermöglicht. Bei TechCrunch wird heute über SoonR berichtet, ein junges Unternehmen aus dem Valley, das eine coole Applikation auf den Markt bringt: SoonR nutzt das Handy als eine Art Fernsteuerung und ermöglicht dem User neben der Skype-Nutzung auch den Zugriff auf Outlook sowie den Remote-Zugriff auf den Desktop. Auf diese Weise können auch Desktop-Search-Tools angesteuert werden. Allein schon deshalb müssen wir SoonR dringend ausprobieren… [...]

]]> By: The Fellowship Of The Geeks » Blog Archive » Aid To Lazy Bloggers or Have Links Will Travel http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-44900 The Fellowship Of The Geeks » Blog Archive » Aid To Lazy Bloggers or Have Links Will Travel Tue, 16 May 2006 13:03:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-44900 [...] Skype on your cell phone-anybody care? [...] [...] Skype on your cell phone-anybody care? [...]

]]> By: pemga http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-41375 pemga Fri, 12 May 2006 09:13:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-41375 kosmar, yepp, but you have to pay a great sum for gprs roaming :P This is much cheaper. kosmar, yepp, but you have to pay a great sum for gprs roaming :P This is much cheaper.

]]> By: Valor http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-38047 Valor Mon, 08 May 2006 19:41:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-38047 A couple people mentioned EQO (www.eqo.com), but no one mentioned that it supports Macs. I use it with my Treo 650, and it works great! A couple people mentioned EQO (www.eqo.com), but no one mentioned that it supports Macs. I use it with my Treo 650, and it works great!

]]> By: kosmar http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-37960 kosmar Mon, 08 May 2006 16:55:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-37960 i want skype on the phone. not another thing that plugs in both machine and device like eqo or soonr. while the pc is on i could use talkety or jajah right away anyway. i guess the skype api has no clues for this, hence the workarounds. too bad, but it seems to cool to skype on the mobile, that even these seems to be accepted. i want skype on the phone.
not another thing that plugs in both machine and device like eqo or soonr.

while the pc is on i could use talkety or jajah right away anyway.

i guess the skype api has no clues for this, hence the workarounds. too bad, but it seems to cool to skype on the mobile, that even these seems to be accepted.

]]> By: andy http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-37019 andy Sun, 07 May 2006 20:18:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-37019 I seem to be missing what advantage this has over any ordinary callback service. For example, it doesn't seem to involve gprs or 3g to actually route the calls via data rather than voice tariffs, which could be very useful while roaming in different countries The founder mentions above using it to make international calls from a mobile. From the call charge of 2c this appears to be a US mobile. You can use a calling card or callthrough or callback service for very similar tariff. In fact there are ways to reach a SIP address for no extra cost over a pstn gateway number. Other countries' mobile networks have higher termination charges, and Skype's tariffs to them are not necessarily competitive. If I was on a foreign holiday for 3 weeks, I'd be more likely to use ordinary pstn or VoIP callback that didn't need leaving the PC unattended for that time. If I've missed some of the facilities and intentions of the product please let me know. I seem to be missing what advantage this has over any ordinary callback service.

For example, it doesn’t seem to involve gprs or 3g to actually route the calls via data rather than voice tariffs, which could be very useful while roaming in different countries

The founder mentions above using it to make international calls from a mobile. From the call charge of 2c this appears to be a US mobile. You can use a calling card or callthrough or callback service for very similar tariff. In fact there are ways to reach a SIP address for no extra cost over a pstn gateway number.

Other countries’ mobile networks have higher termination charges, and Skype’s tariffs to them are not necessarily competitive. If I was on a foreign holiday for 3 weeks, I’d be more likely to use ordinary pstn or VoIP callback that didn’t need leaving the PC unattended for that time.

If I’ve missed some of the facilities and intentions of the product please let me know.

]]> By: Simon http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-35862 Simon Fri, 05 May 2006 16:28:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/05/03/soonr-use-skype-on-your-cell-phone/#comment-35862 Has anyone taken a look at what Seven has? www.seven.com I used it with my phone via Cingular's Xpress Mail service. Very similar stuff minus the other integrations that SoonR offers... Has anyone taken a look at what Seven has? http://www.seven.com

I used it with my phone via Cingular’s Xpress Mail service. Very similar stuff minus the other integrations that SoonR offers…

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