SMS through Skype?
 

Just spent £11.50 on Skype credit so I can text my friend over in Canada, only to find that there's no option to send SMSs through skype on the N900.

Am I missing something? Is there any way to do it? Or have I just wasted my money? =]

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

I thought even the "full-blown" Linux desktop skype app lacks SMS, although it was rumoured to be coming in the next version some day some year.

Based on my experience with the previous skype for Maemo (4) those guys don't like updating their "niche" releases (esp. contractual ones) all that often, if ever.

Hope springs eternal though. Maybe they have web-based SMS hidden away somewhere so your credit isn't all wasted.

Or maybe there are other options on N900?

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

Well the good news is that you'll have access to that amount via your desktop clients - on Mac and Windows that is.

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

I beleve there was a bug filed for this,will look it up tomorrow

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

Thanks for the replies, looks like i'll have to live with it for now.

By the way, what do you mean by a bug was filed? I'm relatively new to Linux.

thanks..

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

I'm new to this too, the way it works is when a program doesn't work as expected you file a bug somewhere on this website. it is a sort of feedback system where the users can indicate what is wrong with the current software.

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

found the bugreport: https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=6938
the more people vote for it the more it gets noticed

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

discussion in another tread (http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php...270#post484270)

jcompagner
Today , 06:55 AM
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how much do you pay for sending an sms throug skype?
i did find it expensive but i havent compared it recently

But do you want to cheaply send sms? Use a betamax provider one of these:

http://backsla.sh/betamax

like voipbuster: http://www.voipbuster.com/en/sms-rates.html

then download the app WebTexter and fill in your credentials an the right sms url:

https://www.voipbuster.com/myaccount/sendsms.php

This will enable you to send sms with that program and it already has some integration into conversations because when you send an sms to a person it will add that sms to the conversations log of that person. (so when you get a reply you will see your sms that you send) Works pretty great.
Last edited by jcompagner; Today at 06:57 AM.


RDJEHV
Today , 09:21 AM
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I mainly want to use the sms service abroad, is it possible to use skype in combination with webtexter? otherwise I'll register with 12voip, as they seem to be cheapest. does the service work work 12voip?

lets move this part of the conversation to: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=39659

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

Webtexter won't intefere with using skype as they are totally seperate and 12voip should be compatable with Webtexter as it is part of the betamax group of providers.

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

You get free texting thru a Google Voice account...and free calls (US) if you set it up right, without using the "call back" method, nor being in a "Friends/Family" plan.