Riviera Maya travel app-SKYPE!
Yes Skype has an app but it has a trick to it as I have found out that the Iphone and Ipad are not created equal. If you are not aware of Skype as a program, it is a telecommunications program that is used by millions of users to communicate via your computer either free of charge, if you do skype user to skpye user or a small fee for skype to land lines. We have been using it for years and have found it predictable, useful and economical.
When i first bought my iphone I wanted to find an app for longdistance calls. I tried and tried to use skype but could not seem to get it to work. then a little birdie told me how to use it. The only way you can download and use the Skype app is via a WIFI connection. If you attempt to download or use skype using your 3G or Edge connection, you will not be permitted to use it. Once I tried this trick, i was home free! Skype was accessible once I used this little trick.
It makes sense considering that your iphone is a phone…why would any cellphone supplier want you to be able to save on long distance calls.
BUT the IPAD IS NOT A PHONE!!! So you can download skype on your 3g system, or edge or home wifi and you can use skype with no limitations. There is a built in microphone and speakers and it is truly the coolest thing ever!!! When you are travelling it will make sense to use a wifi connection. After testing it at home today, I am going to say I am impressed. Your savings on long distance phone calls while way may just pay for your ipad!
This freebie is a must have and I will encourage you to get a skype account, upload the app as described above depending on your smart device and talk away!
