I love watching Joi Ito getting enthused about technology, apart from anything else, it happens often enough to be a reliable boost for the day. So when he Skypes successfully from the plane, we all get a share.
I just Skyped from the plane using the Boeing Connection system. It worked. ;-) It was a bit laggy and I probably should use a better headset, but it works. Yay!
But right about now, the folks who offer to connect me with my loved ones in exchange only for a couple of finger, not even a whole arm, get that sinking feeling. I don't know how much money the skyphone takes in but I'd bet that anyone who can happily swipe their card through the slot can also afford a laptop, a headset and the small and falling fee for connection.
The other day someone was predicting that a telco would be angling to buy up Skype pretty soon as it eats their lunch, at this rate they'd better be quick, leave it another 2 years and Skype will be having them, for lunch.
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