johnny five

They do not appear to have a presence in Goa/Maharashtra, not an unusual situation! Also, does that not require a landline, which we have already suggested, is not going to happen?

Would that package allow you to call from India?


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a_f_d

by coincidence this was just posted

AndyD 8-)#

johnny five

And by even greater coincidence, I posted it on "In todays newspapers" earlier today!


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a_f_d

by a truly staggering co-incidence that's where I got it from! <g>

AndyD 8-)#

dauchery

Thanks Iain.

How is Skype with Tata?, any issues?

dauchery

Just need to ensure its ok for Skype and the reliability is ok, making a lot of calls and don't want to be cut off mid conversation, or breaking up etc.

Looking forward to the weather and food. Regarding the gym, it's a must have also, someone mentioned one earlier in the thread, I checked their website and it seems fine.

cheers

I

noni

I have never had any problems talking to the family in UK on Skype, either via the mobile connection or Tata photon plus.

dauchery

Thanks Noni

I hope this is the same calling Non-Skype numbers too, as it seems that Skype to Skype is the best quaility

noni

I used to call the family all the time on skype when I was in Goa. If you have an Indian Sim phone calls to UK are very cheap, nothing like we have to pay UK to India.

dauchery

Sorry to be pedantic, but do you know how much? I need an unlimited package, I currently pay skype about £4.50 per month for this

noni

Skype to other Skype users is free, have never used the pay service.

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Just found this on Skype, Contact them and ask the question HOW MUCH!

Unlimited UK and India


Enjoy unlimited¹ calls to landlines² in the UK, and unlimited¹ calls to mobiles and landlines in India.






£11.99/month
(excl VAT)*

dreadsoc

Hi Dauchery

Looks like you have some good advice regarding internet and skype etc.

The gym I mentioned earlier is in an area of Goa called CALANGUTE - which is pretty central for most amenities, and is a fairly lively place with plenty of amenities.
Once you get to Goa, pm me and I will give you directions to the gym

I recommend you include hire a scooter or motorbike (if you have a licence) which means you can explore and there are plenty of places within easy reach - especially decent beaches (Calangute Beach is a bit manic with watersports etc). Make sure you take your driving licence or even better get an International Driving licence - just in case you get stopped by the police.

Have a great trip - and enjoy the sunshine

Dread - x

a_f_d

I knew I'd looked into Skype from India before and dismissed it, but I'd forgotten the details. I just searched again (surprisingly difficult to pinpoint rates). [The following refers to non skype-skype calls]:
1) Skype unlimited UK (~£5 a month) and Europe (~£9 a month) both have "fair usage" limits and are landline only.
2) Skype to cellphone is per country and for UK is 17p/min (plus connection charge).
3) There is no Skype-out in India.
4) Add to the above ₹10,000/month for unlimited dongle unless you have landline broadband (~₹1,000/month).
Idea pre-paid charges in India for call to UK are landlines ₹6.4/min; cellphones ₹10/min (17p = ₹13/-) all-India ₹1.2/min
So I say again, as part of the other costs of travelling to and staying in Goa, cellphone costs are trivial, and unless you make an amazing number of calls Skype-Out will not save you any money.

AndyD 8-)₹

dauchery

Yep, as a "location independent" person, reliable internet is crucial to me. The Skype unlimited packages are great.

I will try to find an apartment with fixed line internet if possible.

dauchery

Thanks Dread ))

Sounds like it could be a good place to base myself.

I don't actually drive, so I guess I will he reliant o. Taxis