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Skype on Plusnet Value - anything I need to do?
08-12-2011 6:13 PM
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My son-in-law has a Skype call arranged for tomorrow morning but his phone line is dead & unlikely to be fixed in time.
I've offered him use of my Plusnet connection. I'm on Plusnet Value & have used 4GB of my 10GB allowance.
Data rate on modem is currently showing 8128/448, although just did a test on Mybroadbandspeed and got 3937/364 (but I guess 6pm isn't the best time to do a speed test on a rural exchange)
Is there anything I can do temporarily to ensure he gets the best quality call?
Thanks
Martin
I've offered him use of my Plusnet connection. I'm on Plusnet Value & have used 4GB of my 10GB allowance.
Data rate on modem is currently showing 8128/448, although just did a test on Mybroadbandspeed and got 3937/364 (but I guess 6pm isn't the best time to do a speed test on a rural exchange)
Is there anything I can do temporarily to ensure he gets the best quality call?
Thanks
Martin
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Re: Skype on Plusnet Value - anything I need to do?
08-12-2011 6:25 PM
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I think you'll be fine. I used Skype (with video) over a 1750/448kbps connection.
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08-12-2011 10:58 PM
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Should be fine. On a Skype call you can't receive any faster than the other party can send.
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Re: Skype on Plusnet Value - anything I need to do?
09-12-2011 8:18 AM
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But if you are calling abroad you may find that they can send a lot faster than we can, so a Skype call can take a chunk out of your usage allowance.
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09-12-2011 3:05 PM
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Worked fine. Thanks
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