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Old 11-10-2009, 20:14
RampageOC
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Me and my bro are both on three, and wanted to know when the family go to spain, can they ring me on skype to skype for free still?

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Old 11-10-2009, 21:07
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I doubt it because Im guessing Skype uses the 3G connection and she would probably incur roaming charges.

Maybe someone else can confirm this?
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Old 11-10-2009, 21:25
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Standard international data charges methinks.

So about £25 per minute.
Best leave it turned off!
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Old 11-10-2009, 21:27
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Standard international data charges methinks.

So about £25 per minute.
Best leave it turned off!
wow

thanks for the replys guys.

I think it will be staying turned off
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Old 11-10-2009, 22:13
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If you have a mobile with wi-fi and Skype installed you could use it from a free wi-fi access point and it won't cost a penny.
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Old 12-10-2009, 08:12
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Me and my bro are both on three, and wanted to know when the family go to spain, can they ring me on skype to skype for free still?

thanks
It depends; if you're still in the UK and they're calling you from Skype on a PC (e.g. from an internet cafe or such like) then yes, they can ring you on Skype to Skype for free from Spain.

If they're intending on calling you from Skype from a 3 mobile while abroad though, that will attract international charges, as the mobile will be roaming.
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Old 12-10-2009, 13:05
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The answer straight from the horses mouth is a no:

Originally Posted by three.co.uk
Can I use Skype on my 3 mobile when I am abroad?

Skype on 3 is unavailable when you are roaming abroad. If you want to use Skype when you're overseas we recommend using it on a computer - you can still use the same login details as you do on your 3 mobile.
As an aside, you may be interested to know that Skype on 3 carries its voice calls over a normal mobile call, so if you were able to use it abroad, the data charges probably wouldn't come to much (just a tiny amount of data to set up the call). You would however be charged roaming rates to a 3 UK mobile number.
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