OverandUnderwater Posted April 29, 2011 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I am aware that HAL blocks Skype from their network because of bandwidth issues but was wondering if anyone has tried the iPhone app with any success? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 29, 2011 #2 Share Posted April 29, 2011 If you are going to use your Iphone on board, it will still be going thru the HAL network. So you won't be able to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetOnABoat Posted April 29, 2011 #3 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I've used the app, but not on board. Works pretty well, but if your phone is jailbroken, it'll give you a warning but it'll still work. If you don't know what jailbroken means, yours isn't ;) I've only done Skype to Skype though, not Skype to a phone number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydm Posted April 29, 2011 #4 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Bruce is absolutely correct. I have tried several times to use my iPhone for Skype and HAL is very effective at blocking it. Get an internet connection in port and no problem. Bruce-how is the weather over the hill? Windy at The Sea Ranch! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 29, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 29, 2011 You at Sea Ranch or Sacramento? Windy, about 70. Played golf today. Very cold early on, but got nicer as the day went on, and the wind eased a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydm Posted April 30, 2011 #6 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Permanently in Sacramento. Sometimes, like now, at Sea Ranch. Seems calmer today. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 30, 2011 #7 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Much less wind this morning. Will be getting nicer and warmer over the next few days, both there and back in Sacramento. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverandUnderwater Posted April 30, 2011 Author #8 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Thanks everyone. My phone is Jailbroken and have been told the call quality via Skype was better than AT&T network :). I'll have something to play with on my cruise Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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