In Afghanistan, Need Some Help!

[jasonmcmahon24]

Alright,

I have an HTC Evo 4G via a Sprint contract. Obviously it doesn't work in Afghanistan. I will have access to wireless internet here in a few days and I have the google voice app downloaded on my phone. I'm hearing a lot of back and forth about how it will or won't work because of CDMA and being out of the country costs money to use etc.etc. etc. I know for a fact that an Apple iPod touch works over here via wifi and voice app. Is there any reason why the EVO won't work? Do I need to drop $400 on an iPod so I can talk to my family? Please don't make switch to the dark side! Thanks a million fellas.

 

[tube517]

Download (free version) Groove IP app and with Google Voice you can make calls. It will become a VOIP phone then and you don't need sprint service. You can also use skype or google talk where you can video chat over wifi.

 

[jasonmcmahon24]

Okay, as soon as I get the wifi hooked up I'll do that. Thanks for the quick reply man, it's greatly appreciated.

 

[tube517]

No problem. Good luck!

 

[top magoo]

keep your head down and your powder dry.

 

[go-guard]

Hey jasonmcmahon24,

Did you ever get the wifi to work on your droid? My civilian company forced me to the "dark side," but I plan on being in your situation soon and will come back to the light. I want to know if I can video chat, skype, etc with wifi only.

Thanks!

 

[OperationA7X]

Hey jasonmcmahon24,

Did you ever get the wifi to work on your droid? My civilian company forced me to the "dark side," but I plan on being in your situation soon and will come back to the light. I want to know if I can video chat, skype, etc with wifi only.

Thanks!

Yes, you can.