X Series on 3 - Anyone Using it?

[samsul]

Anyone using x-series from 3 UK on their universal. If so what are the settings for the internet and how does skype work on 3 ? Do you just download Skype for Mobile?

Thanks

[salmon]

Hi Samsul,

As far as i know, Skype on x-series is a different proposition altogether from Skype for Windows Mobile. The two applications are different. Skype on x-series works over the GSM network so you can make and receive Skype calls anywhere in return for a small monthly fee to 3 (i think it's £5?). Skype for WM on the other hand works for free over WiFi (like the PC version) or over a 3G cellular connection if you have one (beware using it on 3G without an unlimited data plan though). You can download Skype for WM free directly from the Skype website.

I don't believe the x-series application would execute on the Universal as i imagine it was designed specifically for Symbian OS but i may be wrong. Let me know if you find otherwise ;)

Hope that helps.

[samsul]

I have just added x series silver to my 3 contract and using it to surf internet and skype on my XDA Exec without any problem.

[AlanJC]

You would have been able to do this before as 3 allows full access now, the thing to be careful of, is do the applications on the X Series use a special proxy to differentiate between the plan you have purchased, and full open internet access.

Be careful.

[samsul]

I was able to use Skype before 3 activated x series, but I wasn't able to browse the internet apart from mobile.three.co.uk.

Everytime I typed in a web address (ie news.bbc.co.uk), I used to get the message ' You can only use this service on a 3 handset' or something similar to this. Now all websites work fine.

Also, if I was being charged for data, would this show up on 'Amount Spend' section of My 3? Anyone know?

Thanks