Greetings to all!
To avoid misunderstanding, I'd like to explain, how our application works.
First of all our application doesn’t use VoIP.
IM+ for Skype Software works stable worldwide in any 3G/GSM/CDMA network and is not dependent on WiFi zones.
When you call any contact via Skype, IM+ for Skype Software redirects the call back to you.
So Skype Credit is necessary for any voice communication with our software.
You also need enabled TCP/IP connection on your phone.
How can you save more using our application?
We recommend you to use Skype Unlimited for USA and Canada.
Using our application you will not be charged for the calls within the US and Canada, even if you
are calling from another countries.
Another tip:
You can enter any landline number (it can be the phone number of a friend you came to visit, or even a phone number of a local restaurant) in the Call Back field in IM+ and the call will be forwarded to the number you indicate.SkypeOut tariffs to landlines and mobiles are different and in most cases calling to mobile is much more expensive than calling to landlines.
You can find more information about call rates
here Why does our application work in such a way?
IM+ for Skype Software uses SkypeOut to transfer voice data over this wireless network.
In this way the call quality is much better than when you use VoIP. So VoIP would generate much traffic and would not guarantee good call quality, whereas communications through SkypeOut generates little data traffic and provides a quality conversation.
Another important reason for callback model is that we, as always, focus on supporting as many mobile platforms as possible. For example, currently IM+ for Skype Software works on Blackberries and Java phones, where VoIP is impossible to implement. For the owners of those handsets there's not that many options to use Skype.
How much data does IM+ for Skype Software use?
IM+ for Skype Software uses GPRS if you want to stay online in IM+ for Skype Software and to send and receive text messaging.
Each message is about 0,5 kB.
There is no data traffic when you call.
Alexandra
SHAPE Support Team
SHAPE Services
www.shapeservices.com