No, you will not need an Internet connection for basic playback of Blu-ray movies. The Internet connection will only be needed for value-added features such as downloading new extras, watching recent movie trailers, web browsing, etc.
Before getting Skype Connect, make sure you meet the requirements. To get Skype Connect, first you need to set up your Skype Manager: 1  Create your Skype Manager account. 2  Follow the instructions to register for Skype Manager. 3  You can either use your existing personal account or create a new one specifically for your Skype Manager.
Deanna-. There are two versions of Skype that work on the iPad. One is primarily for the iPhone, but works on the iPad. The other version is iPad only. There are some appearance differences between them. I assume you have created a Skype account and logged into the Skype server. I can't find any way to test the video without making a Video call to someone else, but it is possible to test your Audio by calling Skype Test Call.