Anyone else nervous about Skype becoming popular and slowing down our EDGE?

[wildonrio]

Since it uses data to make the calls, EDGE will get way way slower as more people use Skype. I personally hope it doesn't get too popular...

 

[bwoodahl]

Since it uses data to make the calls, EDGE will get way way slower as more people use Skype. I personally hope it doesn't get too popular...

I'm convinced that this is already occurring in my area. It seems like every week EDGE is just a smidgen slower than the previous week.

 

[x999x]

I'm convinced that this is already occurring in my area. It seems like every week EDGE is just a smidgen slower than the previous week.

OK, WTF, I thought I was going crazy... But I'm not now that I know others are experiencing these oddities.

Just today I was cruising a picture blog site that I know doesn't get traffic, because it's mine lol, but anyway, it took 9 minutes to load up the first page of just 6 images at no more than 200k each. 9 minutes! ! !

I have been doing this all last week to show friends my vacation pictures that I haven't put on my phone yet. Each and every time it was on EDGE without WiFi enabled, and it was the same, if not better, as having a 56k connection. I'm totally fine with that, it's how I was raised, lol, but lately I'm lucky to even get that performance.

I noticed the issue with network speed today at work around 2:30pm pst.

 

[Cash]

Skype has nothing to do with how shitty EDGE is.

Why are we even talking about EDGE ,we need a wifi around every corner its fucking 2007!

Every time I use Edge in my area I just want to slam my iPhone against the wall.

 

[seb481]

Skype DOES NOT slow down Edge.
I actually am excited about Skype getting popular. Skype is a great way to make free calls (especially for me since I am French and I have to call France on a regular basis).
Besides who uses Skype on a cellphone? Skype is not usable on the iPhone yet and it's a real pain in the ass to use on a blackberry.

 

[RTpics]

Besides who uses Skype on a cellphone? Skype is not usable on the iPhone yet and it's a real pain in the ass to use on a blackberry.

i user soonr.com with skype i just called the UK 10minutes for 0.40c thanks soonr

or try this
http://skypeforiPhone.com/index_iPhone.jsp

 

[ps49556n]

I don't think anyone should worry about skype slowing edge down....the various skype iPhone attempts (Soonr, Jahjah) are laughable....You still have to use airtime while using these offerings!

 

[tharmsen]

I just hope Skype doesn't get sued by AT&T and/or Apple (stranger things have happened) before they get the product on the market. I'm really looking forward to this application.

 

[wildonrio]

Skype DOES NOT slow down Edge.
I actually am excited about Skype getting popular. Skype is a great way to make free calls (especially for me since I am French and I have to call France on a regular basis).
Besides who uses Skype on a cellphone? Skype is not usable on the iPhone yet and it's a real pain in the ass to use on a blackberry.

How could it not use EDGE? If it uses airtime, then it would be worthless.