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To   : Arelor
From : Ogg
Date : Sat Jul 10 2021 06:48:00

Hello Arelor!

** On Monday 05.07.21 - 03:07, Arelor wrote to Andeddu:

 A> The problem with video and voice calls is that they require
 A> you to have a proper data plan and a provider able to
 A> sustain the call. My father tried with Whatsapp videocalls
 A> once but they didn't work well at all. Similar thing with
 A> voice calls.

 A> It sucks a lot because many people will try to initiate a
 A> videocall to you, and the whole thing will fail because the
 A> ISP can't sustain it, and the initiator is often too stupid
 A> or mean to switch to regular phone call - which works
 A> perfectly fine.

I know people who make use of IP calls all the time, but only  
when there is free wifi around. The libraries and several  
chain-stores in the area offer free wifi.

I accidentally triggered a voice call with Telegram not long  
ago when my Balckberry was connected to my shop's wifi.  But  
for the 15secs of "oops, sorry" exchange, the quality was  
actually pretty good.

 A> I have an unlimited phone plan. I can phone as much people
 A> I want as often I want and for how long as I want and it
 A> won't cost me an extra dime. I have no need for IP calls
 A> myself.

Same here.. but I don't even use the phone as a phone at all!   
I'm signed up primarily for the data plan that the monthly fee  
of both voice+data provides.


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