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soulatrium commented Tuesday, Feb 16

how about Skype over the cell waves with the iPhone?

cleduc commented Tuesday, Feb 16

It will be nice to see a mobile Skype app worthy of the name. I hope it is made available on all Android phones and not just Verizon's.

@soulatrium That'd require Apple's assent, and I don't think that's likely.

jay97russo commented Tuesday, Feb 16

This Verizon deal sounds exciting, but it sounds like the app will only be available for Verizon Android devices. Is this true?

The main appeal of Android for me is the fact that the OS is the OS, independent of carrier or phone model. The reason that I'm not an iPhone owner is that I don't want to be locked in to one carrier or device.

Skype team, if you're going to develop a mobile version of your software for Android, please make it available to anyone with an Android phone, not just Verizon devices.

rfdparker2002 commented Tuesday, Feb 16

Yes, I agree with @cleduc and @jay97russo - while it's great to see that you are getting free data-based Skype access for users of one the US' largest carriers, the more important factor to people like myself (I'm on T-Mobile in the UK, I previously had a G1, and now a Nexus One) is that your making a full data-based Android application to replace the 'Lite' app you produced way back at the launch of the G1, and hence is getting very long in the tooth by this point.

I certainly hope and expect that you'll get this on the Android Market for everyone as soon as you get this Verizon partnership going, so that while those on Verizon and 3 can benefit from free access, others can still take advantage of your service, if only it eats a bit at their data allowance.

toddtownsend commented Tuesday, Feb 16

Congratulations Josh & Russ - great announcement and step towards a more open calling structure. Few questions/clarifications:

1. Like the upcoming IPhone app, will this product use the SILK codec, at least for Skye-Skype calls? One of the greatest draws to Skype for me is high quality voice. This will be a huge deciding factor for some.

2. Is Skype presence signaled over 3g, then call connected over circuit switched? Is this the reason Verizon is still requiring a voice plan or is it a revenue grab?

3. I used Skype for Windows Mobile on a Verizon XV6700 back in Jan '06 over 3g. Worked fine, except some occasional delay. Is EVDO packet R/T times (vs. LTE) the reason not to make this a pure IP application?

carlhancock757 commented Tuesday, Feb 16

Who cares about Skype for Verizon... RELEASE SKYPE OVER 3G FOR THE iPHONE ALREADY!

It's frustrating as a Skype user and an iPhone owner that AT&T and Apple have both lifted the VOIP over 3G restriction yet Skype still hasn't released an update to their iPhone app to enable this functionality.

I'd be rocking Skype for EVER call I make on the iPhone if you guys would release the thing...

You are going to get more users of your iPhone Skype App than Verizon is going to bring you... unless they eventually get the iPhone.

UPDATE SKYPE FOR iPHONE!!! The waiting is agonizing...

kevin.m.bauer commented Tuesday, Feb 16

Is this app going to be for Verizon only? Will BlackBerry users on AT&T be able to use the app?

toddtownsend commented Tuesday, Feb 16

USA Today reports that the Verizon app will not work over WIFI - so much for a "full" client.... Hoping that Google cuts a VOIP only deal with Google Voice. I'll drop Skype for that.

toddtownsend commented Tuesday, Feb 16

Due to no wifi with this client, does that mean Skype is not developing a full version for Android at all? Will they develop a full version with neutered WIFI for Verizon, but open to other carriers?

chiefwrecka74 commented Wednesday, Feb 17

Hi guys, and congrats on combining Verizon & Skype. I have one question though. The users that have unlimited country or unlimited world, would they be able to make unlimited call to mobiles and landlines or would the be charged a small fee? The reason for the question is that the user already paid for the subscription for the unlimited services and is also paying for unlimited data service through their carrier provider. I would like to know comments and answer on this cause it would not make sense that you have these services and you are still paying extra to use them.

elysiumridge commented Wednesday, Feb 17

You can use Skype on Android now. Just download Fring from the app market and buy a skype # for $4 to $6.00 per month depending if you buy the unlimited calling for $3 per month; and then you can make and will receive calls anywhere that your android is in wifi range, which for me works great in locations where I have wireless internet but poor cell coverage.

Good Luck.

angikat commented Thursday, Feb 18

So pleased to hear this. I am anxious and though I only have a month to wait I am very impatient. I really wish i had it now.

sergio.vazquez87 commented Thursday, Feb 18

Its great that Skype is now available for other phones...my only gripe is that it seems from what I've read it will only work on Verizon phones...When is there an app for all blackberry phones going to come out??

hpka22 commented Thursday, Feb 18

I really hope your not cutting off those who want to use Skype for Android who are not on Verison, or not in the US

q4norm commented Monday, Feb 22

adding another penny to the pile: Please make a skype app for android that works over wifi without a cell connection of any kind. please Please PLEASE!

That is all.

thanks

stacey.cherny commented Tuesday, Feb 23

Typical, Skype is only concerned about carrier deals. I want to use VoIP on my Android phone over wifi, but Skype isn't interested in those customers. Fortunately, Google Voice provides for free what Skype charges for, and I can talk to other Skype users via Fring. (I switched to Google Voice because I couldn't renew my unlimited US & Canada at the rate that was offered on my account---when it came time to pay, the renewal rate was higher.) Skype has a done a good job of pushing away customers.

eric12341 commented Thursday, Feb 25

how dare they stop supporting windows mobile in favor of this? this is no different than a restaurant saying "from this point on we will only serve white people because they tip more and are more polite" its discrimination and it isnt fair! ¡¡malditos desgraciados crétinos asquerosos!!.

hecatombercm commented Friday, Feb 26

I use Skype specifically for the Windows Mobile App. I have unlimited US and Canada, and just pay ATT $20 prepay a month for unlimited data. I use wifi when I do not have a good 3g signal. I use Google Voice for the free Text Messages. GV in combo with Skype is a complete alternative to U.S.A wireless carriers and I hope to keep it stays that way. I have gotten many friends to buy a windows mobile phone over the Skype app alone.

ekwhiteiii commented Monday, Mar 1

Very Good. Verizon is my service and I am very happy with it. This is a great addition to my Storm Apps. Thank You.

robert_keeler commented Saturday, Mar 6

I'll be very disappointed if as reported, the application doesn't work via the WIFI on the Blackberry. That will be a deal breaker for me.

robert_keeler commented Saturday, Mar 6

I'll be very disappointed if as reported, the application doesn't work via the WIFI on the Blackberry. That will be a deal breaker for me.

mike-bianca commented Saturday, Mar 6

Wow...Only 10 months late and not really worth waiting for as tied into a US network...There are other countries that have wi-fi capability guys or are you only interested in allowing calls from the US to the rest of the world??! Curious when you see that skype was actually created and developed in Europe...Go on 3 guess as to where that is??? Think google voice might be a better option as it reaches across borders to satisfy the entire world.

janaj3 commented Tuesday, Mar 9

I really really like that skype will finally be on blackberry. However it seems very unfair that users in europe can not get it due to the Verizon limit.

samundus commented Tuesday, Mar 9

Hello i am waiting!!!March is here hello!!!

dkazibutowski commented Wednesday, Mar 10

Ok... We are in the middle of March and I have my Verizon blackberry at hand! Where do I click?
Please don't tell me we have to wait more!

opus99 commented Friday, Mar 12

So when they said it would be available in March, do they mean this year or March 2011?

matthias.busch commented Tuesday, Mar 16

Well I guess you that Skype beta pulled from the android market will come back?
Looking forward to have Skype on my G1

gavin.mitchell.mobile commented Tuesday, Mar 16

I have a Blackberry Storm (on Vodafone in UK). Has anyone any idea when I can get Skype up and running on it. I need it for Skype Chats mainly when away from my desk as this is what my staff tend to use to IM. I tried the iSkoot but it is hard to use and does not flip to landscape etc.... all too small to read.

adam.ana.herring commented Thursday, Mar 18

What about the Droid Eris? I bought this phone for this reason only and the app is not out yet. My family lives in. Brazi and its a pain to have to wait to get home so I can jump in the pc to call them.

lacojim commented Friday, Mar 19

I would guess that Droid and Android phones will contain Google Voice at some point, thus Skype may not want to even try and compete with Google. March is nearing the end, I am guessing that bugs have appeared, or other unknown issues, or we would have seen Skype for the Blackberry by now. After all, Skype for Blackberry was originally announced almost a year ago. Can we all say it together: VAPORWARE!!!

creditfactor01 commented Saturday, Mar 20

Why doesn't Verizon allow to make calls to local lines and cell phones? I would be the first customer if Verizon did. Nobody needs the option you offered.
What are you joking? International calls, skype-to-skype calls, does not make much difference for me. I have personal computers to make these calls.

Fake offer!

grey.ltd.co commented Saturday, Mar 20

I bought Samsung GT-B7300 Omnia lite for use Skype but I can not how I use Skype my mobil phone or when ?Please give me answer because I use Skype my computer but I want to use skype from mobil phone with credits.I love skype cheap and very suitable but not yet please solve quickly.

Best Regards,
Berk UYMAZ

phildonal commented Sunday, Mar 21

ok people RELAX RELAX RELAX there are a few solutions out 1. If you just want to IM via skype on your BB then download nimbuzz and then add skype to your nimbuzz account! 2. Get rid of your BB and buy a nokia E71 or E72 and download nimbuzz or fring[will also let you make videocalls] it does all that a BB does but gives you more scope for VOIP via wifi or 3g - everybody happy now??

discosis commented Tuesday, Mar 23

I'm using a Nexus One.

Skype Lite is rubbish.

Where's my Skype Mobile?

How about releasing it for everyone instead of users on one carrier in one country?

hayleyives commented Wednesday, Mar 24

pLEASE HELP I'm new to skype, I'm going to USA in July and really need to keep in touch this son back here. I have a t-mobile g2 /hero. Can't have skype on it so thought i would unblock it and use a skype chip but i now think that won't work. Found out about Fring. Can i contact people with skype phones back here with it as well as on pc? Will it work on my phone? I guess if it does work it has to be in a wifi area to do so? Please tell me any other informaion i need to know. Will it cost me?

rick.hall2 commented Friday, Mar 26

Downloaded today and kicked the tires on it. Works great with one big problem. A short time after a call is placed, it reboots my Storm2. If you sign in, all is fine, but shortly after talking to another Skype user it will crash the Storm2. I tried this several time during the day with the same results. Maybe there is something I missed with respect to running this APP.

blaked95 commented Saturday, Mar 27

I have a droid eris, it says i can only use skype on a verizon phone.. my phone is made by verizon..

bradkali1966 commented Tuesday, Mar 30

I just spent time switching from ATT to TMOBILE to have a google NEXUS ONE, and SKYPE doesnt support android but only for Verizon. WTF.

Cant you just write an application that will run for all Android phones. I dont like verizon, I do not like ATT, and Im new at Tmobile, but so far have been very good. And I like my NExus One, one of the best phones I have ever owned. I use to have the IPHONE (AKA POS) and used skype on IPHONE. So you can see why Im a little peeved that I would have to buy a Motorola product or Verizon, just to use Skype.

Ridiculous.

b.noelp commented Thursday, Apr 1

I am loving Skype on my BB 9530 on VZW. However I do have an issue. It seems that anyone can leave IM's on the mobile Skype even though I have the appropriate privacy settings in place on my main,(pc), account. There is no way to prevent this as of yet. The mobile app has no provision to bolster privacy settings. Is this going to be corrected anytime soon?

ourinternet commented Friday, Apr 2

WHAT A TOTAL LET DOWN!!! LIMITATION WITH VERIZON AND SKYPE ALREADY FOR SKYPE BUSINESS OWNERS!

I just spent 2 hours on the phone with Verizon to find out that if you have your own phone number with Skype (not your Skype IP) FOR EXAMPLE 954.345.**** and someone call those Skype numbers it will not ring through to your blackberry device that has the new Skype application installed. ONLY people calling you from a Skype application using your Skype ID will work.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? This renders this application totally useless to business owners using Skype. I current pay Skype over $150 a year for 3 phone number for my business and I can not use them to receive call to my backberry Skype application.

WHAT A TOTAL LET DOWN!

alextrueman commented Tuesday, Apr 13

Guess what my latest Google search was..."alternatives to Skype". I've been waiting a long time for a Skype application for my Blackberry so I was a bit disappointed to discover that I would have to move to the US and subscribe to Verizon to get it and then that it wouldn't work on Wi-Fi. I am sure that Skype plans on releasing a version for all other Blackberry users around the world. It would be nice to have a bit more explanation from Skype about their plans for Blackberry.

hi-michi commented Wednesday, Apr 14

I have been using the Skype app for my 8330 Curve.. my only issues are with the IM functionality..

There is no way to paste text from another app into the IM window.
For me, this is essential as I communicate via Skype IM with contacts in Japan and on my PC, I use Japanese text entry.

Since Verizon REFUSES to support Japanese (Chinese or Korean) text entry on their phones, I have to use a workaround involving a translation app and then I copy and paste that text into the other app (BB Messenger, AIM, MSN, Twitter, etc.) Since Skype Mobile does not support a "paste" function, I can not do the same thing I can do in many other apps I run.

Also, I am used to clicking the trackball twice to send an IM. I do it this way on every IM app I use. This app requires the use of the return key. This is just going to take getting used to.

Besides these UI issues and unclear and weak support for alerts, it's a pretty good app.

geriakt commented Wednesday, Apr 28

I have a Verizon Storm 8530 and there is no Skype applications for it???? Only the Storm 2 8550 and the Tour. I was told by Verizon is because they have WiFi.
I also have a Moto Droid and I think a much better smart phone with one flaw.... it is not a try mode international phone like the Storm 1 Storm 2 and Tour. The min Verzion and Moto come out with an Android quad world phone I will dump my crapy Storm 1.
The Skype app works well on the Droid and I can use the Moto Droid to call my Skype ID on the computer and I can skype the Moto Droid as well both free of charge. All I want is the skype app for the 8530 or a quad Moto Droid world phone. There is always a catch with cell phones.

techmd commented Thursday, Apr 29

Skype without WiFi is next to useless. Everyone is so concerned about USA use here! The real drawback is when I am overseas, away from Verizon's coverage area. If Skype would work with WiFi I could use it in my overseas client's offices to handle my internaitional calling to and from the USA. As it is now, when I am without Verizon coverage I can't use Skype...if I have Verizon coverage, there is no need to use Skype....

christine_burnside commented Tuesday, May 4

i have the htc eris with verizon. i downloaded the skype app and yet it tells me i am not on a verizon phone. the skype app my boyfriend has on his iphone useing only wifi works great for him in Guam but here in the US mine doesn't work on my verizon phone

woodyofid commented Tuesday, May 4

So for those of us who have no desire to switch to Verizon, when will we get a Skype client for the Blackberry? Do we lack value as users and customers to Skype? While useful, Skype will not move me to Verizon. What it does instead is continue to ask co-workers and customers to use and alternative means of communication (eg: Google Talk or MSN). This reduces the likelihood of myself and those people of having a need or desire to utilize paid Skype services.

timeames commented Thursday, May 6

Skype on Verizon only what can I say.......... not very bright guys.

timiner commented Friday, May 14

Not sure if I get a comment back on this, but as I see it the cooperation with Verizon is very deep. This means, I have a Verizon Storm 2, but cannot download Skype on to my phone, because I would have to buy a new BB. Is that right?

whitneyq commented Tuesday, May 18

I can't figure out how to make an international call using Skype on Droid.
I enter +[country code] [areacode] [number] (+44 in this case) but I get a message that "calls to US numbers will be carried by Verizon), and it tries to call a US 404 number instead. and then the call ends. I'm using the same number in my Skype address book that works on my Mac. I think I'm following the instructions, but there's no documentation in sight. Help

nhutch77 commented Wednesday, May 26

Just one thing to say...the Skype app for Android should allow for access over WiFi. There's no excuse for not allowing this. Skype is a VOIP app and therefore should utilize all options. Having to use my Verizon minutes to make a domestic Skype call is just plain stupid, might as well just call the person's phone and bypass Skype altogether. The only benefit for me with this app is to call my folks back in the UK from my cellphone but then I might as well use my computer with my webcam and get a video call going. Screwed this one up pretty good, Skype.

huy8dang commented Saturday, May 29

yeah you got it right there nhutch77, i bought the droid and installed skype thinking i could use it via wifi when travelling oversea. i guess have to use google talk for now.
if any folks from skype monitoring this thread, is there a future release date that would remove this restriction?

pafrahar commented Friday, Jun 4

Glad to hear it Peter, the restriction makes it a worthless app cluttering storage space. I am not willing to leave my WiFi turned off just in case I get a Skype call, but if I turn the wifi on the Skype app breaks the connection. Seriously? I also travel to places where I have wifi but no Verizon connection, and would love to have access to Skype there (and Verizon would lose no revenue in the process!). Until then, I leave Skype off on my phone unless I need to initiate a call or chat.

f4uman commented Sunday, Jun 6

OK,
I am Verizon customer wanting Skypes great service. I just bought $500 in two Droid phones. First : The Skype (Verizon ) App does NOT work outside the US. I cant call my wife on our Verizon phone using Skype. They are charging me International call rates for her to pick up the call. Second : When I try to access the web browser to get to Skype: Verizon has BLOCKED my sign in page from coming up. I CANT LOG INTO SKYPE.
Third: Take this Verizon conection out and SKYPE works as directed. Verizon is forcing me to spend more MONEY. I spent nine hours on the phone with Verizon to figure out that this relationship is a way for Verizon to control my Skype usage........

f4uman commented Sunday, Jun 6

If anyone can get my Droid to be able to use SKYPE please HELP. As for now this Verizon APP is WORTHLESS WASTED SPACE. I am considering dumping Verizon completly for their actions concerning SKYPE USAGE. You are allowing the great use of SKYPE to be controlled and REGULATED by Verizon only to CHARGE MORE MONEY. It isnt chance that the only web page I can't use on my phone is the sign in page to SKYPE. The DATA MESSAGE ERROR that comes up is certainly token control.

metafis commented Tuesday, Jun 8

@f4uman

It is designed to be like this. Please read the product description more carefully.

dangiordano2 commented Monday, Jun 14

Ok I just upgraded from my HTC Hero which I had Skype on that worked well to the EVO 4G with Sprint and just found out you are screwing all other android owners for Verizon. I guess I will be using a different service. How you can provide it and then give it to one carrier is beyond me. No different that Apple and their stupid alliance with At&t that has limited their growth. Would have been nice but there is no reason to force users to switch to Verizon if they don;t want too

jeffsstuff commented Tuesday, Jun 15

I'm done with Verizon. The salesman at the Verizon (corporate store) as well as one at a retail outlet (Costco) told me that WiFi would work with this. It was a major reason my wife and I bought these phones. Now we can't, when out of the country, use wifi to make calls on our phones. Thanks Verizion. This time, I'm done with you. I may have just signed a new contract but I promise you, there won't be a next time. Considering how many times I've been lied to by Verizon and how little consideration they give the customer, I really think I'll be happier on ANY other network!

islaguam96915 commented Thursday, Jun 17

Ok, who's doing who here and who's on top? seems like to me Verizon and Skype is in the bed with each other but we are the ones getting screwed? No, I am not going to be forced to buy a Verizon phone! Verizon is the most expensive deal around and I thought Skype had it togather. WTF can't people see what going on here? What kind of pillow talk deal have you guys at Skype cut with Verizon and what about the other carriers you couldn't prostitute them and get a good deal? Ilove skype,but now that it is being tricked out by verizon watch out!

genab.de commented Wednesday, Jun 23

when will Skye released for International Users outside the states?

we are Waiting, and when it will not released, big shame about skype.....

skype was cool in the past,

here in Germany are big discussion, an thousands of Blogs and Websites..

but i think skype Manager are not thinging about the big image lost

aditya.oktovianus commented Thursday, Jul 1

hey. i got storm2 vwz but i can't download this skype mobile..
its say
"Sorry, skype is unavailable for your mobile" that's unbelievable
how can vwz and yet its on skype web, that this phone is available for skype
and then i can't download it????

sbthueringer commented Monday, Jul 5

I have the same problem as

>>blaked95 commented Saturday, Mar 27

I have a droid eris, it says i can only use skype on a verizon phone.. my phone is made by verizon..

Peter Parkes commented Monday, Mar 29

@blaked95 we had some teething problems with a tiny minority of Eris customers - make sure WiFi is switched off when you try to download, and let me know if you're still having trouble getting Skype mobile on your phone.

It would be really awesome to have this app, my boyfriend has it and he's currently across the country. HELP!

pbergman111 commented Thursday, Jul 8

I use skype on my phone because Verizon coverage at home stinks! Now because of Skype caving to Verizon, I cant use Skype on my Verizon phone over WiFi...back to my iPhone I guess.
Way to make a good product worse!

crystal.epps commented Friday, Jul 9

Having the same issue with my Droid Eris. It says that Skype Mobile is only for Verizon users but I am one?? I've uninstalled, turned off wifi, reinstalled, tried everything....... Help us!!!!!

sbthueringer commented Monday, Jul 5

I have the same problem as

>>blaked95 commented Saturday, Mar 27

I have a droid eris, it says i can only use skype on a verizon phone.. my phone is made by verizon..

Peter Parkes commented Monday, Mar 29

@blaked95 we had some teething problems with a tiny minority of Eris customers - make sure WiFi is switched off when you try to download, and let me know if you're still having trouble getting Skype mobile on your phone.

It would be really awesome to have this app, my boyfriend has it and he's currently across the country. HELP!

vjpenaloza-jackson commented Sunday, Jul 11

I have Droid Eris running on Android 2.1 and it says the Skype Mobile is unavailable for my device...? I had it before, but now it's not even in the Market. What is the problem?

spiffy_girl commented Wednesday, Jul 14

Ok, this is so ridiculous! I'm very excited about getting my Android Zio soon, but now i hear that i won't be able to download Skype, because the Zio isn't carried by Verizon?? That's so wrong.

spiffy_girl commented Wednesday, Jul 14

Ok, this is so ridiculous! I'm very excited about getting my Android Zio soon, but now i hear that i won't be able to download Skype, because the Zio isn't carried by Verizon?? That's so wrong.

hmjbarbosa commented Thursday, Jul 15

I agree of all of you, this is ridiculous!! For god sake, LISTEN UP skype people: we need skype application running on ALL cell phones platforms OVER WI-FI. Particularly on the only free, open-source, linux-based platform: android...

It really sucks... I used to use Fring which I could run over wifi on any android and Fring was making the connect to my skype account. It worked flawlessly... What did skype do ?!? They just blocked their connection to Fring last week.

Shame on you Skype, shame on you....

deeznetz commented Thursday, Jul 15

SKYPE YOU ARE A CORPORATE HO YA KNOW. Thanks alot for $hitting all over us non "Big Red" Android Users. You won't even let Fring do its thing? Thanks! Yeah, thanks for nothing. I will not be renewing as I dont carry my friggin laptop around with me like I do my Android. Boooooo Boooooo and likewise BOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

xrobevansx commented Friday, Jul 16

Ok...I am an idiot. Can anyone answer me this:
Verizon offers a "national Messaging" plan (Data only, web, etc..NO VOICE) for 34.99/mo

Can I add Skype out for $7.99/mo and basically have unlimited calling for about 43 bucks a month?

Also, how much more (if anything) will it cost to have a number people can call me on that will work on the android (assuming the above is all "YES")

xrobevansx commented Friday, Jul 16

I just saw SkypeIn is $60/yr ($5/month) sooooo.....

If all this works as I envision, I can make unlimited outgoing/incoming calls AND have unlimited data/web/etc on the droid for 48 bucks a month?

Is this true?

garrett.hutchison commented Saturday, Jul 17

I'd like to ask what chiefwreka74 asked previously:

Hi guys, and congrats on combining Verizon & Skype. I have one question though. The users that have unlimited country or unlimited world, would they be able to make unlimited call to mobiles and landlines or would the be charged a small fee? The reason for the question is that the user already paid for the subscription for the unlimited services and is also paying for unlimited data service through their carrier provider. I would like to know comments and answer on this cause it would not make sense that you have these services and you are still paying extra to use them.

The people at Verizon are telling me that the app lets you call skype to skype but that they are not sure about having a subscription that allows you unlimited landlines worldwide. When you log onto your skype app is it just like using it from your pc or laptop or is it a reduced version? If anybody can answer this I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

ap3rus commented Saturday, Jul 17

and what should we do here in Russia? or anyone who have no ability or willing to use this Verizone? this is just ridiculous..

andchristina commented Thursday, Jul 22

I have a Verizon Blackberry Storm 2 but when trying to download skype onto my phone, I'm only met with a screen that reads "sorry, skype is not available for your phone".

Skype has listed above that the Storm 2 9550 is supported, but it seems they're mistaken. :/

immortaljman commented Thursday, Jul 29

Worthless without the ability to use WiFi. The reason I would use it is not to replace my wireless carrier because the call quality is better there if I'm in the network. It's when I travel outside of my network like in England where you can't use CDMA or many other countless countries. Put WiFi into the app to make Skype the innovative app that it once was.

eric.chez commented Friday, Jul 30

SKYPE, technology should not be restricted just because carriers are scared that users may stop using voice and going all full data, perhaps just use wifi to make call. You provided this technology to millions of users on desktops without any problems, why limit it to certain carriers and smartphones?

Providing skype to all smartphones and all carriers is the way to go, im sure Skype, such a big company like you are, can make this happen either way.

I'd like to also add, denying FRING access to Skype shows the users puts a bad image on your company.

ashvince commented Tuesday, Aug 3

This is probably why they started blocking Fring since it would have been a more open competing product.

To be honest, I could not care less about voice calling via skype and saving a few pence since I never user my call allowance anyway. Not having a way of sending text messages via the skype network on my mobile is damn inconvenient though.

Please have a thought for those of us who only use it as a messaging app because it has a widely installed user base. Is there any chance of getting some sort of simple app that does only this and will use wifi when available?

profsteve1 commented Wednesday, Aug 11

I use Skype for inexpensive calling to landlines within domestic US when I travel, via web-enabled computer. This lets me retain a lower-cost limited minutes cell plan. I just bought a Verizon/Android web-enabled phone and plan. For me, the "elephant in the room" -- not very clear in all the posts about Verizon and Skype here -- is that when I tried to use Skype via my cell phone app to call a landline in the US, a message popped up telling me *Verizon* call plan would be charged. Yuck!!!

I'm glad Skype has found a way to increase its revenues, but it's not helping me avoid cell phone callikng minutes on my Verizon plan.

hellasny1 commented Thursday, Aug 12

I am about to dump Verizon for Sprint's Epic 4G which has a front facing camera - which will also mean dumping my Skype International plan which I pay for each month --- since it only works with Verizon's Android phones.

Not knowing if it was Skype's decision to limit to one carrier, it is unfortunate for us (since Google also threw in the towel), that as technology progresses, it seems that greed is always one step ahead of the curve.

cucombre commented Friday, Aug 13

Inability to use Skype over Wi-Fi is retarded and makes Skype Mobile completely useless.

To be fair, I did try international calls over 3G, and the call quality was crappy (I am being kind). The same call made from PC Skype was fine. Android App Integration with phone is also very confusing - I ended up making few international calls directly via cell network before realizing that you have to have Skype Mobile running in background to make it join the party.

The decision to block Wi-Fi is obviously motivated by greed and nothing else. Well, there are ways around all this, not as convenient as it could have been, but neither Skype nor Verizon will be getting my $$ for International calls.

captn_sal_co. commented Saturday, Aug 14

Like the rest of the people on this post that don't have Verizon I am too troubled by the "only on verizon androids" deal. I hate that; at least make skype app open source so it to be editable and configured for other android phones. I am not happy with this at all! >8(

netgarou commented Friday, Aug 27

The app seems to work fine. But as the owner of a new Vz Droid 2, I am irked that I can't remove the damn Skype App! (or apparently stop it from autoloaing as a background service)!!!

ejaylee86 commented Thursday, Oct 28

when can i use skype on my samsung galaxy phone?

eris-twist commented Sunday, Oct 31

When will there be a Skype App for the BlackBerry Bold 9700? or is it possible to run an Android Skype App on the BB? Because I really need skype on my BB but as far as I'm concerned there isn't an App for the BB yet.... let me know, thanks

mrusa786 commented Wednesday, Jan 26

Dear Skype,
I was so happy to hear that Skype is coming to US Cell phones, but I was so disappointed to see that Skype in only available with Verizon. Like thousands others I do not like Verizon, because of their expensive calling plans, and CDMA system. They do not support SIM Card System phone.
My question to you is " When are you making Skype available to T-Mobile Network?"
I am big fan of Skype.

I will appreciate your response,

M. Saleem Soomro
(510) 405-0700
www.soomro.us