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Old 02-06-2009, 04:56 PM
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I'm on board a SouthWest flight testing out their NEW and FREE in-flight Wi-Fi service. It's good to be connected. Now if I could also place calls ...

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Old 02-06-2009, 04:57 PM
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Maybe search for VOIP.
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Old 02-06-2009, 04:58 PM
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That's really cool. Right now I only have WiFi (no data plan) so that is a plus for someone like me
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Old 02-06-2009, 04:59 PM
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Maybe search for VOIP.
Ok I'm a noob. Please elaborate.

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Old 02-06-2009, 05:03 PM
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There have been threads on using Voice Over Internet Protocol. Think Skype or Vonage. Works like a phone, but uses the internet.
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Old 02-06-2009, 05:06 PM
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I'm familiar with vonage and skype, though didn't think you could place calls directly from your cell phone.

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Regrettably, we are landing and I have to power off. This flight went by so fast ...

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Old 02-06-2009, 05:12 PM
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Gonna be a lot of fun explaining to the flight attendant that you aren't really on the phone.
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That's tight!

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I'm on board a SouthWest flight testing out their NEW and FREE in-flight Wi-Fi service. It's good to be connected. Now if I could also place calls ...

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Damnn.. that's really tight man, can't wait to travel and use that service aboard.. you make me wanna travel now loll
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