Skype Mobile Review
About Skype Mobile
Skype is a little piece of software that makes communicating with people around the world easy and fun. With Skype you can say hello or share a laugh with anyone, anywhere. And if both of you are on Skype, it’s free. Skype mobile is the mobile version of the peer-to-peer (P2P) VoIP phone service. With Skype mobile and a Window mobile 5.0 and higher cellular phone that has WiFi capabilities you can call your Skype friends for free and everyone else for the same low rates as you would with your PC based Skype account.
| Basic Info | Skype Mobile Answers |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Luxembourg |
| Year Established | 2003 |
| Call Type(s) | Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), Voice over 3G (Vo3G) |
| Compatible Phones | Skype Mobile is compatible with the Nokia N800/N810 Internet Tablet and all Windows 5.0 and higher handsets. |
| Availability | Skype Mobile is available anywhere there is a WiFi network connection or a 3G cellular network via the Skypephone. |
| Free Calls | All Skype Mobile to Skype Mobile user calls are free. SkypePro users can also call in-country for free. |
| Phone Number | With Skype Mobile you can use your existing Skype username and SkypeIn number or if you do not have Skype you will receive a new phone number. |
| Calling Rates | Skype offers low cost international calls that start around 2.1 cents per minute. |
| SMS | Skype Mobile offers users the ability to send and receive cheap international SMS messages. |
| Instant Messaging | Skype Mobile allows users to instant message other Skype users for free. |
| Special Features | In Europe, Skype has partner with 3, to offer the 3 Skypephone that supports 3G, has a 2-megapixel camera, mp3 player, mobile TV and internet all while leveraging Skype to send and receive calls. Skype also offers, Skype To Go which allows you to make calls over your cellular phone by giving you a number that lets you call friends and family abroad from any phone at Skype rates. |
