Thread: Skype download usage

No idea.

But, you can always turn it off after the tutorial. I'm pretty sure it doesn't sneak bandwidth when it's turned off.

https://support.skype.com/en-gb/faq/...ch&q=bandwidth

Bandwidth usage when Idle : up to 1.3 GB per month - Skype Community - Page 7

i find DU Meter a great program for monitoring usage current and totals.

Hi,
provided you turn off 'always load skype on startup' and quit out of it when you finish using it, you should have no problems.
You can text friends with skype to their mobile to get them to see if they are free to skype if they also use this frugal trick.
cheers

Originally Posted by austastar

Hi,
provided you turn off 'always load skype on startup' and quit out of it when you finish using it, you should have no problems.
You can text friends with skype to their mobile to get them to see if they are free to skype if they also use this frugal trick.
cheers

This is a good idea. It also answers a couple of questions that I didn't know I had...


Also, have a read of this from the Skype T & C's

3.3 Utilization of Your Computer:
Skype Software may utilize the processor and bandwidth of the computer (or other applicable device) You are utilizing, for the limited purpose of facilitating the communication between Skype Software users. Skype will use its commercially reasonable efforts to protect the privacy and integrity of the computer resources (or other applicable device) You are utilizing and of Your communication, however Skype cannot give any warranties in this respect.

4.4 Utilization of Your Computer:
If Your use of the Skype Software is dependent upon the use of a processor and bandwidth owned or controlled by a third party, You acknowledge and agree that Your licence to use the Skype Software is subject to You obtaining consent from the relevant third party for such use. You represent and warrant that by accepting this Agreement and using the Skype Software, You have obtained such consent.

i run skype most the time. it barely uses anything at all. admittedly i havent read the thread link posted but from my own experience it uses 5-10kb/s for voice and more for video.

i think their subscriptions are great value if you can utilize them.

Skype is great. My usage (voice only) is not noticeable.

Best thing I did was buy a Skype phone. Picks up from any wireless network you have access to, don't need to have my computer turned on to use it.