Cost of skype wifi access

Cannot find cost information for Skype wifi access. (Or a list of access partners). Any help?

The WiFi is just to get Internet access. It doesn't involve Skype. The cost is between you and whomever supplies the Wifi "hotspot". It could be yourself as you use your own WiFi-enabled home router. It could be your employer as you use the company's WiFi router. It could be Starbuck's WiFi router or the WiFi router at the executive lounge at the airport. The Skype software client could be on your home desktop PC, on your laptop PC, on your iPhone, or on your Android smartphone, or on a WiFi cordless phone. That software client then calls Skype over the Internet to establish an IP connection for voice data packets to flow over the Internet between itself and other software clients.
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Skype wifi hotspots list location needed

Hi all,
I am trying to use the skype wifi access feature but all the hotspots that I though could work are not supported by skype. And I browse for all I though could help in this forum and always ended up in the same welcome site. .../allfeatures/skype-acess
some else even ask this same question and summed up in a way I laugh so hard, that I will repeat it. Because no one replay that question. So, where is the list of all location of hotspots that support the feature to connect using my skype credit. Because a million worldwide are not really much of a help.
Cheers
Oscar.

Go here
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/features/allfeatures/skype-wifi/
Scroll down. There is a section "How much does it cost?". Enter country and you will get list of supported hotspots and prices
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Skype unlimited asking for credit for skype wifi

I just purchased the new Surface pro 2. With it I was given a 12 month subscription to skype unlimited world and skype wifi. I redeemed by code and can see the subscription in my account. I was in Newark airpoirt corrected to as skype wifi access point but skype wifi was telling me that I could not connect as I did not have any credit, yet according to my scubscription I'm supoosed to get free skype wifi for 12 months.
Has anyone has this issue before or know how I can fix this issue? Also is there a contact email address to skype, I can't seem to finsd any way to actually conmtact Skype about this issue.

Hello Paul,
First of all, please make sure that your apps get updated automatically on your Surface Pro 2, you can follow these steps: http://windows.microsoft.com/is-is/windows-8/automatic-app-updates-help
The pre-installed Skype Wifi application via Store needs to to be updated in order to take advantage of the Surface 2 offer.
Please let us know if it's working after the update.
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Cela pourra surement aider d'autres personnes qui ont le même problème

Skype WiFi - an access tool only. Do not confuse ...

What Skype WiFi does is provide a way to pay for access to the internet; rather than typing a credit card number in a public venue.
You use your Skype credit to pay for the access fee, and only for minutes needed as opposed to having to purchase a day pass or block of time.
It is an access tool only. Not a wifi provider like Boingo or Cloud.
This is the main purpose of Skype WiFi.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

You open your browser and see the inital holding page of the hotspot provider.
If Skype is an option given by the hotspot provider to pay for access at this point you can then follow the prompts and login. It's an ACCESS tool only at this point -- NOT a contact tool for IM or video chat. That is only enabled once you have the WiFi connection, and Skype loaded to your PC.
This service used to be called Skype Access. In hindsight it might have been better not to rename it!
You pay for access by using your Skype credit - instead of your credit card. That's the only thing it offers!
Once you login and pay using Skype credit, the hotspot is activated by the hotspot provider. You can then surf the web.
Here's an example. INO_KOL has a hotspot. People who want access can pay him using either their credit card, or....if they prefer not to use a card (don't have one?), they can use Skype credit. So...... they open their browser and see INO_KOL's holding page. This has one of two things, a credit card payment option and a Skype user ID and password option which is only for them to enable the charging of their Skype credit.
Which ever one they choose enables access to the web.
Hope this helps.

Why can't I sign in to skype wifi by using Microso...

I can't sign in to Skype Wifi through my Microsoft account! Why?!!
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You can sign in to Skype WiFi on your Android device with the latest app update here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.android.access&hl=en
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Skype Wifi Does Not Connect

I'm currently in Melbourne at the Bell City hotel. I'm trying to connect to the Skype Wifi I am constantly prompted by. I have $16 in my account but I cannot get a connection. If I join the Bell City wifi point and then try to start Skype Wifi it says 'You're not connected'.

Does the iOS device connect to other networks?
Does the iOS device see the network?
Any error messages?
Do other devices now connect?
Did the iOS device connect before?
Try the following to rule out a software problem:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Power off and then back on the router
- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
- Wi-Fi: Unable to connect to an 802.11n Wi-Fi network
- iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

What is the cost of Skype Wi-Fi

It shouldn't be such a mystery!
I see it's a per minute cost... but what's the cost per minute.

mariamarsala wrote:
It shouldn't be such a mystery!
I see it's a per minute cost... but what's the cost per minute.
Hello and welcome to the Skype Community.
The Skype WiFi price per minute varies by provider and will be displayed when you connect to a compatible WiFi hotspot.
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Z 10 doesn't see WiFi access points

My Z 10 doesn't see some WiFi access points eg at the Apple Store.

dgriffin1 wrote:
I'm going back to the beginning.
Got a Z10 for Christmas. Like it a lot. One problem is that it doesn't see some WiFi access points, particularly one at an Apple store in Troy, Mi and 2 Apple stores in Southern Ontario, where I live. I bought the phone at Staples. Use Speakout from 7 - 11 stores in Canada. Help from Staples was to replace the phone. Speakout will not support phones they don't sell. Speakout rents bandwidth from Rogers and Rogers has no interest in helping.
Blackberry customer service has changed a lot since I bought the playbook, some years ago. I accessed help via Twitter. They had me go through the trouble shooter at http://docs.blackberry.com/en/smartphone_users/deliverables/48934/rok1377705513159.jsp#rok1377705513... with no success. Then they suggested I access their phone support, which costs $50 with no promise of success. They suggest provider pay the $50. As above, not much chance of this.
Then I found this forum. Thanks for the suggestions. Based on them, I tried opening the browser. No connection.
I learned how to install Android apps and installed Wifi Manager and WiFi Analyzer. Returned to the Apple store yesterday. Neither WiFi Manager or WiFi Analyzer sees the Apple router. Ipod touch, Ipad, Android phone etc. see it with no problems.
Suggestions?
Could be a Radio problem, you could wait for the OS 10.3 upgrade coming out shortly.

Purpose of Skype Wifi

Does anyone actually know what Skype wifi is actually for? Its obvously not for gaining internet access at hot spots. I have yet to find a single hotspot that supported it. And everything about it seems to be a catch 22
And none of the moderators seem to want to admit it. It took this guy 4 pages worth of post for him to finally jump in to say there are no list of locations or coverage maps
http://community.skype.com/t5/Other-features/skype-wifi-hotspots-list-location-needed/m-p/1449417/hi...
and if I ever find a hotspot that supports it I am going to be up a creek anyway
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10371/i-am-having-trouble-connecting-to-a-public-wifi-hotspot-wit...
Make sure that your WiFi is turned on and you’re connected to a WiFi network. Then, sign in to Skype."
How the Hell are you suppose to use Skype wifi if I need to be logged in before I can use it? Thats like saying "You need to have internet access before you can have internet access" Is skype wifi a Joke? an april fools prank that never got removed?
From start to finish can someone give a use case senario where Skype Wifi actually works and is not just a joke?
Thanks in Advance
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I have never tried the App on a phone as of yet. But on my laptop I HAVE to have an active internet connection BEFORE I can log into skype. is that different for the mobile version of skype? but If I understand you properly from the other thread
http://community.skype.com/t5/Other-features/Skype-WiFi-an-access-tool-only-Do-not-confuse-with-WiFi...
What Everyone on the skype site means to say is the Provider provides a logon, unrelated to skype, that uses the skype password and username? I understand the difference between wifi and service. What I believe I am misunderstanding is why I would need to pay for service "Which I need to be able to log into skype under normal circumstances" when, if I am able to log into skype I must already have service being provided to me ... does that make sense? If that is the case then I have a valid q. If not Then I am wrong and you are completely right KillerHeelsUK and I am just an idiot who has failed to understand what you are trying to say.
kudos to you by the way for posting to the right thread rather than making a new one btw

Skype Wifi - advertised as free until January 2014...

Hi All,
Sending this out for two reasons - firstly to see if anyone else is affected (though I suspect most people won't notice unless their credit was wiped out), secondly as a warning to not leave a lot of credit on your Skype account just in case!
The Skype Wifi app advertised that it would provide free wifi access up to the end of January 2014 - this is as advertised on both itunes and Google Play app stores.
However, I used Skype Wifi while abroad recently and was charged for every use - it wiped the credit on my account.
I cannot verify my account so cannot communicate over email (and they can give no hint as to which of the 23 questions asked didn't match - they just keep asking you to fill it in again). So I've resorted to chat, which requires no validation (?!?).
So far I've had very conflicting responses from Skype's (rather useless) customer service:
- I was incorrectly billed, I will be called back to resolve this [I wasn't called]
- the content of the itunes/google play app descriptions is not under Skype's control
- the content of the itunes/google play app descriptions is written by Skype's marketing team in Luxembourg, not the support team in Phillipines, so no refund can be given
- @SkypeSupport on twitter would "love to help" but then ignore my response
Cheers,
Anthony
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/skype-wifi/id444529922?mt=8
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.android.access&hl=en_GB

Hello,
It must have been free indeed - sorry for the inconvenience!
I will send you a forum personal message with a Skype Credit voucher to compensate.
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Skype WiFi on a Laptop - Problems

Hi. I am trying to use "Skype WiFi" in the UK prior to using it for real whilst travelling, but so far I cannot get it to work. I have the latest version of Skype, I have Skype WiFi enbaled under the Tools menu and I have tried to use numerious supposedly compatable WiFi Hotspots (mainly BTOpenzone), but so far without luck.
What happens is:
1) I open Skype and try and sign in - this is before I have connected to the hotspot (as per the instructions on the Skype website. This feels odd as without an internet connection I am unsure how it will authenticate.
2) I then connect to the hotspot and then wait. i do not attempt to open a browser to get to a logon screen as I believe that Skype WiFi should do this and deal with the payment and authentication.
3) After a while of Skype attempting to connect I get an "Unable to connect" message in Skype.
Can anyone help point out what i am doing wrong?
Many Thanks.
Sam

In order to use Skype WiFi:
1. In computer WiFi settings connect to a hotspot
2. Open Skype
3. You will be prompted that Skype WiFi is available here
4. At this point, log into Skype
5. You will see per-minute price and option to Connect to the internet via Skype WiFi
6. If you connect, your computer will now have internet access
7. Do not forget to disconnect from Skype WiFi once you are done
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Skype WiFi

Skype WiFi will be useful on Windows Phone 8 and 7.XThanks!

I think its ironic that there's no app for the Windows phone yet there is for IOS!!Hello Microsoft!! When will the app be developed for Windows phones? ALSO if you haven't figured it out yet, it isn't needed for free public wifi hotspots.It's only useful if the public hotspot requires payment AND it is part of the skype wifi serviced network... Just saves you having to jump thru hoops to pay for an hour or so of internet access. Chances are slim that Skype is actually partnered with any public pay-for-hotspot connection you might come across, and bonus if it is..

Does it cost to skype from iPad to iPad?

Does it cost to skype from iPad to iPad?

No, other than whatever data charges you may have for WiFi or Celluar data service.

I want to be Skype wifi partners

We wish to be partners with Skype, in "Skype Wifi".
we have a big access network, based on wifi access point, in most Ukraine cities. up to 4000 wifi access point.
with whom we can talk on this issue?

Hi, whitebelk, and welcome to the Community,
Believe it or not, the first place to start is with Skype Customer Service. Your call will be routed to the appropriate party. Here is the link to use: https://support.skype.com/en-us/faq/FA1170/how-can-i-contact-skype-customer-service
Regards,
Elaine
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Do I need BOTH Skype and Skype WIFI apps for my iphone?

it was stated, the difference is with skype wifi, you can use your credit you bought on skype to pay for wifi access in hotels, etc.
therefore you don't need skype wifi if you have infetnet or free wifi.
what is so hard to understand?

That's how I understood the answer. Using the 'normal' Skype app you can use 3G or WiFi (depending on my settings). If WiFi access needs to be paid for (on a train, through a hotel, etc.), it often comes in minimum 1 hour blocks, in which case Skype WiFi allows you to access WiFi just for the duration of the Skype call, providing you have sufficient Skype credit.There are two reasons why you might want to do this: (a) even though you might have your phone service set to 'Roaming', calls in or out might not work (happens to me all the time in the Middle East); and (b) you only pay for your actual call time. Whether that represents overall value for money depends on Skype call rates versus the 1-hour charge from the train, hotel, etc., so that element is worth checking.As to 'most WiFI hotspots being free', that may be true for much of urban Europe and the US, but it's not true for large parts of the rest of the world.

Cost of skype wifi access

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