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well. I k ownin the states skype will not work over 3g.

u get a message that says it won't work as a result of contractual
problems.

so skype was strictly on wifi fhrough the skype app.

skype has many options. I have uses skype in the past via a headset in
laptop. that was fine. but if someone in room with me. I would keep
them awake. etc.

iPhone skype let me sit in lobby. hallway. etc. even outside hotel
a little. got it to reach me on beach a few times.

skype has it's own phone as well. I think $400 plus. I know some
people who r world travelers and use it all the time.

I added $10 to Magic jak for state calling. it worked fine on island
and off island.

I was in montego bay. all resort areas. all wifi for $15 a day.

I may be doing some business there. If so. I will need a better
system. once I left the premises I was cut off since I disabled roaming

the pressure

thx

bill

Sent from my AT&T wireless device!

On Mar 6, 2010, at 3:02 PM, T L <techlady04@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hey Bill...thanks for the feedback on the iPhone in JA. I will
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> --- On Sat, 3/6/10, Bill Sardone <wsardone@optonline.net> wrote:
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> From: Bill Sardone <wsardone@optonline.net>
> Subject: [apple-iphone] update on iPhone use in Jamaica
> To: apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 8:58 AM
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