How to get cheap WiFi is the first question that pops in to your head when travelling abroad. Usually, hotels charge exorbitant rates for WiFi so much so that you'll throng the streets in order to search for free WiFi. A cheaper alternative would definitely save you from such humiliation. Introducing the Skype WiFi app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch which lets you connect to 1 million WiFi networks worldwide.
For long, Skype has been famous for its VoIP and video conferencing services. It's good to see that Skype has ventured in to another path by launching the Skype WiFi app for iOS devices through which users can get access to over 1 million WiFi hotspots around the world. The Skype WiFi app can be used to connect to WiFi hotspots at hotels, train stations, restaurants, offices etc. There's no restriction on your browsing or downloading content when using this app.
Skype WiFi, which is operated by 3rd party WiFi operators around the world, does not have any limitations to internet access while being relatively cheap. Users are only charged for the time they're connected and are not charged for the downloads or uploads done using that connection. Each session lasts 30 minutes and you'll be asked if you want to reconnect or not.
Skype WiFi rates start as low as 6 cents per minute, and the charge is always per minute. You must have Skype Credit in your Skype account for you to use Skype WiFi. The app itself, is free. As a celebratory gestures, Skype WiFi will be offering free service for this weekend from midnight Friday to midnight Sunday! You will be able to use up to 60 minutes of free internet in four separate sessions, each session being of 15 minutes.
If you live in a big city with lots of free WiFi hotspots, you probably won't think twice about Skype WiFi. However, if you are a regular traveller who is often ticked off by the high rates hotels charge for a WiFi connection, the Skype WiFi app for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is a blessing is disguise for you. You must have an iDevice running iOS 4.1 or later with multitasking in order to use the service through this app.
Download Skype WiFi app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch [iTunes Link]