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1st Skype Conference Call - Problem Resolved (#1666)
Posted: 4/17/2005; 1:47 PM by Terry Frazier
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Just tried my first Skype conference call using SkypeOut. I de-installed/re-installed the 1.2.0.41beta client to no good effect. But I think I figured out what the problem was - passwords.

When I bought a SkypeIn number the other day I changed my account password to something more than the simple, low-security password I use at public sites. But the Skype client never asked me to log-out and log-in under the new password. It kept working (apparently) normally for Skype-to-Skype connections and the SkypeIn number worked, so I didn't think about it. But it never recognized the voicemail service.

Today I bought some (initial) SkypeOut minutes, and when I went to make a SkypeOut call the client warned me that my password had changed and forced me to log-out and log-in again with the new password. Suddenly all my account options were available and working.

So I called two family members on their POTS numbers and we had a brief conference. Perfectly serviceable. Not great clarity - both parties complained about the the general sq being muffled - but serviceable as long as only one person spoke at a time. No noticeable time lag or echos.

This is probably not something I'd use with new clients who are used to traditional conference calling services - especially if the call required more than four parties. But I can see using it where I have an established relationship (and a bit of leeway) and the circumstances call for a small, impromptu conference of 3-4 parties. This is certainly as good as the typical 3-way calling offered through most cellular networks.
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