Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype with Boingo Hot Spot Manager
- Enjoy free unlimited phone calls over Wi-Fi networks without your PC
- Skype Certified to work just like your existing Skype account
- Connect to any secured or open access WiFi network that does not require browser-based authentication
- Exceptional Voice Quality
- WEP, WPA and WPA2 Supported
Product Description
Pre-loaded with Skype software and featuring the same Skype interface, the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone is ready to use with any wireless network. To make a call, simply use the intuitive on-screen color menu to locate your contact and view their online availability—exactly like you use Skype today. The Wi-Fi Phone is Skype-certified, which means that it adheres to all Skype’s requirements to ensure that your Wi-Fi Phone experience is just like it is on your PC.Amazon.com Review
If you’re a Skype subscriber, you’re probably very happy with the cheap calls you can make to overseas land lines and mobile phones, and you’re probably ecstatic over the free calls you can make 24/7 to your fellow Skype subscribers around the world. But you’re probably not overjoyed having to be tethered to your computer in order to make those calls.
Thankfully, Belkin has come to your rescue. With the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype, not only are you f… More >>
December 16th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Buen telefono Wi-Fi…. funciona bien, facil configuracion y rapida conexion a la red.
El aparato es levemente mas grande, mas liviano (demasiado para mi gusto) y de una construccion menos solida comparado con un telefono celular actual, los botones y el stick de navegacion funcionan OK.
La calidad del sonido es buena y las llamadas en general se logran sin problemas, manteniendo las limitaciones propias que se encuentran tambien al usar Skype conectado a traves de un computador.
La unica deficiencia es la duracion de la bateria…. en general no mas de 48 horas con un uso moderado.
Por ultimo destacar su utilidad para estar conectado telefonicamente las 24 horas del dia a todo el mundo, a un bajo costo, sin la necesidad de tener el computador encedido.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 16th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I never tried any other skype phone but after reading reviews and reviewing netgear and other phones I purchased two of these phones.
Everything was kind of what expected and I was impressed by the phone but as i used it more, i missed lot of sms as this phone didn’t support it. Other thing i didn’t like was the phone getting hot at the ear piece side after half an hour or more… i know that cell phone connected to adparter while talking get hot but this thing was getting hot without the wire connect, it is weird that it is getting hot for just being used and that was one major reason for my return.
Rating: 2 / 5
December 16th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
This is a value purchase. Phone numbers are stored and calling out is easy from an open network. However, in downtown San Francisco I could never find an open network to make a call. Also it should have a charger like other phone rather than a plug.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 16th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
The phone takes 3 hours to charge; its connectivity is impressive, it connected with WEP protected office and home accounts, and open library and cafe accounts without a hitch. Set up a Skype account, and bought 1) the unlimited subscription for calls out to US/Canada landlines, and 2) a phone number for receiving calls, with voice mail; both were confirmed by Skype in e-mail and on my account on my computer. Receiving calls and voice mail work fine, BUT the main thing I hoped to accomplish, calls out, can’t be, at least not without setting up a further money account with Skype, which won’t connect calls, without a pot of gold to charge you by the minute. Apparently, the calls-out subscription is worthless! When I try to call out, the phone starts to connect, then a message comes on screen that my account is low, and would I like to add funds? I went to their site and entered a description of the problem, which I thought would be simple for them to fix, but have received no reply, nor have they effectuated the subscription on my Belkin. I would urge anyone thinking of getting this phone to check the forums on Skype, since this problem is not unique, and occurs with both the unlimited worldwide calls out subscription and the US/Canada one I “have.” So: only one problem, but it is a killer. I will probably return the Belkin, not because it itself is defective, but because it is joined at the hip to Skype, which, if not a bait and switch machine, is a fair imitation of one.
Rating: 2 / 5
December 16th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
So far this phone has worked well. I bought it to use on my secured wireless network and it does a good job connecting to Skype. I don’t intend to take it on the road to use in hotels, but I assume it would work ok.
Rating: 4 / 5