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Skype on iPhone 3 in China

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  1. #1

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    Skype on iPhone 3 in China

    I will be in Beijing for about 11 hours next week and want to use Skype on my iPhone 3 there. It works here in Hong Kong as I call my wife on her mobile at times in Vancouver. We have some sort of paid Skype account.

    Do I need to download from Tom online the Skype China partner? Skype简体中文版官方网站-最清晰的免费网络电话

    I use 3 as my mobile service but don't have it so I can use it in China. I am one of those whose eyes glaze over as they go over these plans.

    Any preferred options for 11 hours.


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    you can get a 1 day pass i think for roaming in china from 3, probably the easiest route.
    also, you can use directly your skype account without needing to download from Tom.

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    Or if they have a Starbucks at the Airport in Beijing you could use their Wifi (ask for Wifi password at counter, at least that's how they handle it in SZ). 3 international roaming package is HK$ 68 for a day.

    three.com.hk 3G 香港

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    Thanks this is all good advice. I have got cards before in China but for the few calls there I need to make it is not worth it. Not to mention the language hassles in places like Suzhou.


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    You can use your non China Skype in China. Do not download and install Skype Tom. Tom is filled with Ads, censorship, and spyware.