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.

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

I meant using skype trough webtexter. I guess it can't be done. I'll try to get 12voip working together with webtexter. Maybe I'll switch from using 12voip as my preferred voip service instead of skype as well. I guess it is not possible to call skype contacts from 12voip is it?

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

Google Voice is still US-only.

Since the OP is using pounds and we are a rather international bunch over here... ;)

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

It doesn't support skype. Webtexter supports all Betmax style providers (12voip, Voipcheap, voipbuster etc), blueface (an Irish Voip provider), WebSMS.ru, exetel and all Irish mobile networks.

All the above providers give a http interface \ webpage for sending sms and webtexter calls this to send the SMS. Other similar providers could be reasonably easily added to the list too if they support something similar but unfortunately skype doesn't provide a http interface to send messages so can't be added.

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

Just because the OP used the "£", doesn't mean the OP is there "permanently", nor does it mean that someone "else" can not benefit from the info. The Canadian "mate" may be able to find some benefit. Its also why I included the (US) country designation.

;)

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

managed to get it to work, settings in webtexter are:

* provider: other Betamax
* don't use cabbage web proxy
* Betamax URL: http://www.12voip.com/myaccount/sendsms.php

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

Once a Google Voice account is set up, SMS messages can be sent and received through any email address, anywhere in the world. For setting up the account, there are ways to get through Google's verification by using (1) a proxy server with a US IP, and (2) a temporary virtual US phone number that will forward to your real number anywhere in the world. You can look it up on - guess where - Google. Search "Google Voice Canada" and follow the link to www.wifitalk.ca . The link to themainframe.ca has an out-of-date suggestion of opening a Gizmo5 account. (You can't get a new account on Gizmo5 since Google Voice took it over - must be too evil for Google).

Amazingly, colnago is right about the Canadian friend, so long as the friend is in Southern Alberta (area code 403). Apparently, nobody has told Google that Southern Alberta is outside the USA. That's the only part of Canada where you can set up Google Voice without US proxy IP and US phone (real or virtual).

If you don't like fiddling around with proxies and virtual phones, you could follow any of matrim's suggestions, or you could use http://www.ipipi.com/ . It costs much less than most mobile providers charge (and if you imagine that Google services are free, you are not thinking very hard). You can use it to send SMS from your browser or your email client, among many other messaging options.

Finally, you could use email for no cost beyond the 2 or 3 kB of data, if you use the email client rather than webmail. Does your Canadian friend have an email client on his phone?

Re: SMS through Skype?
 

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