Skype and iPhone 4 IOS 4.1

I am getting popups messages from the Skype app stating that network speed is low and am experiencing issues where I can hear the other party clearly but they cannot hear me clearly with my voice cutting out.

I have this issue with Skype - Skype and Skype - landline numbers.

At first I thought it was related to the poor 3G performance as per my other thread (which is now ok) but I am getting this issue when connected via Wifi with speeds of 29Mbps so I don't think its a bandwidth issue.

I thought that it might be related to the proximity sensor issue but voice calls work flawlessly.

Is there a problem with the current version of Skype or is it some hardware problem /related to the antenna issue (I have a case fitted)?

Anyone else getting this issue?

Upload: 4.59 Mbps over wifi and 0.27 Mbps (lowest 0.18) over 3G. Is this the problem? Thanks.

Thanks badfoot. Do you have a iPhone 4 or 3G? Also are you making calls from Skype to landline /mobile numbers and not just Skype - Skype?

I have read similar issues on the Skype forums. Works perfectly on 3GS but not on iPhone 4. I have also emailed Skype support.

I need to do some more testing with this.

Below is the bog standard template response from Skype. I even told them on the first line of my communication that I was running versions 4.1 IOS and 2.1 Skype:


Thank you for contacting Skype Customer Service.
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties with Skype.
Please note that Apple and Skype have lately released new versions (4.1 and 2.1 respectively) of their software.

Please upgrade the iPhone and Skype as both new versions solve many issues.

If you already have updated to these versions, please reinstall the Skype app.

Please also make sure to be connected to a WiFi/mobile connection with a strong signal, and also
try at least two more alternative WiFis.

Also try to connect to Skype when you are on GSM/3G.

Please note that jailbroken devices are not supported by Skype.

Please also note that Skype does not support VPN connections.

If these suggestions should not solve the problem please contact us again.

If you should have any more questions or problems, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kindest regards,

Joerg

Skype Customer Support

I have done some more testing on this issue:

1. Skype to Skype calls is perfect over 3G and wifi
2. Skype to landline /mobile phones (plus Skype IN) "breaks up" over 3G and wifi. I also get the "low /average speed" popup messages
3. Skype to landline /mobile phones (plus Skype IN) is perfect using my hardwired desktop PC and wireless laptop when connected to the same router

The problem is with the iPhone when calling Skype to telephone numbers.

Skype have just sent me another communication asking me to uninstall and re-install Skype. Not to my surprise, this has had no effect.

I think the issue lies with Skype as it works great with Skype to Skype calling both over 3G and wireless. However when I call "real" phone numbers, this is where I run into issues.

Anyone else had this issue?

Scrap the above:

1. QoS is terrible over my wifi connection with iPhone 4 - still getting low bandwidth messages. However it is perfect with wireless laptop connected to same router (even with video).

2. 3G has better voice quality than wifi with my iphone 4

3. If both parties are on 3G or wifi then call quality suffers at both ends.

Really confused with this. Wireless laptop and hardwired desktop work perfectly when calling skype contacts or phone numbers.

iPhone 4 suffers when connected via my wifi or when calling non skype contacts.

mpossoff: Thanks for your feedback.

Thanks Marc. Is your home router set to B/G or N? I have found that when I set my router to B/G or G (instead of N), I get faster PINGS when carrying out speed tests.

Skype works great on my PC's but not on iPhone 4. I have loaded up TruPhone and made an error free call to landline last night. This might have been coincidence but I think that problem is with Skype for iPhone 4. I am going to do a restore.

Thanks both for your input. Been testing this alot over weekend. Router issue is sorted as the iPhone communicates better with it when set to G. Therefore wi-fi skype calls are now fine. I have called a few landline numbers via wifi and they sound great and also called 2 x 30 min international landline numbers on 3G while I was on the move and the voice was perfect at both ends.

I think the call degrades when I call international mobiles while on 3G or when the other party is also on 3G or using wifi so I can live with that. Skype to Skype is now good and also Skype to landline and I am therefore happy.

Skype have just released version 2.1.2 (220) for iPhone.

Every time I called my brother on his international mobile (both have full signal) via iPhone 3G or wi-fi, he could not hear a thing I was saying. There were no issues when I was using my wired desktop PC or wireless laptop.

I no longer get this issue and it appears to be fixed with the update.

I now also get perfect conversations with 3G - 3G