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Skype mobile now available on more Verizon devices

Do you want to take advantage of Skype mobile™ on your Verizon device, but not sure if it's available? Great news; you can now get Skype mobile™ on the Droid X2, Samsung Gem, CASIO G'zOne Commando and the Droid Incredible 2.

The Skype mobile™ app allows you to make free Skype-to-Skype voice calls and instant messages. Just as exciting, users can make low cost calls to landlines and mobile phone internationally for as low as 2.3c/minute.

Here is how charging works:

Skype-to-Skype calls, to or from your mobile, computer or TV
These calls are completely free*. They don't count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes allowance.

Calls to another mobile number or landline number in the US
These calls count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes.

Calls to an international mobile number or landline number
These calls are great value - pay for these using Skype Credit or one of our subscriptions. For example, you can make unlimited calls† to landlines in the United Kingdom for just $6.99/month.

All calls run on the largest and most reliable wireless network in the US, which helps to make sure that call quality is top-notch, and lets you use your favorite accessories, including Bluetooth headsets.

To get Skype on your Droid X2, Samsung Gem, CASIO G'zOne Commando or Droid Incredible 2, visit m.skype.com on your phone or scan this QR code to download it.

For more information, visit www.skype.com/go/skypemobile.

* You'll need a data plan in order to use Skype mobile on your Verizon Wireless phone.
† A fair use policy applies to unlimited subscriptions.

Skype now available on the Palm Pre 2 from Verizon Wireless

We’re working constantly to bring Skype to as many mobile devices as possible, and we’re excited to announce that Skype is now available on the Palm Pre 2 from Verizon Wireless.

With Skype mobile built in, you can make free calls to friends and family on Skype, great value calls to landlines and mobile phones overseas, and send IMs to people on Skype anywhere in the world.

All calls run on the largest and most reliable wireless network in the US, which helps to make sure that call quality is top-notch, and lets you use your favorite accessories, including Bluetooth headsets.

To get Skype on your Palm Pre 2 from Verizon Wireless, visit skype.com/m on to find out how to get started.

Coming soon: video calls on your Verizon Wireless 4G LTE device with Skype mobile

We’re happy to announce that video calling will soon be available with Skype mobile on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.

This new version of Skype mobile from Verizon Wireless will be deeply integrated into a wide range of 4G smartphones, including the HTC ThunderBolt, which will to be available by mid-2011. With front- and rear-facing cameras, these Android-based 4G LTE smartphones will make it simple for you to make Skype-to-Skype video calls over Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network.

Of course, you’ll also be able to use it to make free Skype-to-Skype calls and chat, as well as call friends and family abroad at our super-low rates.

To be the first to know when it’s available, sign up for a reminder on the Skype website.

Skype mobile now available on BlackBerry OS 6 phones from Verizon Wireless

You can now get Skype mobile on two BlackBerry OS 6 phones from Verizon Wireless – the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 and the BlackBerry Bold 9650.

The app lets you make free calls* to friends and family on Skype, great value calls to landlines and mobile phones overseas, and send IMs to people on Skype anywhere in the world. And it’s just got even better.

Here’s how charging works:

Skype-to-Skype calls, to or from your mobile, computer or TV

These calls are completely free*. They don’t count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes allowance.

Calls to another mobile number or landline number in the US

These calls count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes.

Calls to an international mobile number or landline number

These calls are great value – pay for these using Skype Credit or one of our subscriptions. For example, you can make unlimited calls† to landlines in Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey for just $6.99 per month.

All calls run on the largest and most reliable wireless network in the US, which helps to make sure that call quality is top-notch, and lets you use your favorite accessories, including Bluetooth headsets.

To get Skype on your BlackBerry OS 6 phone from Verizon Wireless, visit www.skype.com/m on your phone to download it.

* You’ll need a data plan in order to use Skype mobile on your Verizon Wireless phone.
† A fair use policy applies to unlimited subscriptions.

Skype mobile now available on Samsung Alias 2, LG Versa, LG Env3 and LG Dare

Skype mobile is now available on four new phones - the Samsung Alias 2, LG Versa, LG Env3 and LG Dare from Verizon Wireless - meaning that even more of you can take advantage of free Skype-to-Skype calls and instant messages from your mobile.

You can also make great value calls to landlines and mobile phones overseas using Skype Credit or one of our subscriptions. Here’s how charging works:

Skype-to-Skype calls, to or from your mobile, computer or TV

These calls are completely free*. They don’t count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes allowance.

Calls to another mobile number or landline number in the US

These calls count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes.

Calls to an international mobile number or landline number

These calls are great value and don’t count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes. Instead, you pay for these using Skype Credit or one of our subscriptions. For example, you can make unlimited calls† to landlines in Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey for just $6.99 per month.

To get Skype mobile on your Samsung Alias 2, LG Versa, LG Env3 or LG Dare, you can download it from Media Center/Get It Now or from the Verizon Media Store - or text SKYPE to 2255 for a link to the download.

Don’t forget that Skype mobile is also available for DROID, selected BlackBerry smartphones, and other multimedia phones from LG and Samsung, on Verizon Wireless.

* You’ll need a data plan in order to use Skype mobile on your Verizon Wireless phone.
† A fair use policy applies to unlimited subscriptions.

Improvements to Skype mobile for DROID and BlackBerry phones on Verizon Wireless

We’ve updated our app for DROID and BlackBerry phones on Verizon Wireless with a number of improvements, including:

• Incoming caller ID, so you’ll be able to see your Skype contacts’ names when they call you
• Copy and paste support in IM conversations
• Emoticon support in IM conversations
• You can now see country names and flags when dialling international numbers
• You can automatically set your location as your mood message

On DROID phones, you can now use the app while WiFi is switched on, which will make the app more convenient to use. Note that calls and IMs are still carried over the Verizon Wireless network.

To get the update, just visit www.skype.com/m from your device to download it.

The Skype mobile app for Verizon Wireless lets you make free calls* to friends and family on Skype, great value calls to landlines and mobile phones overseas, and send IMs to people on Skype anywhere in the world. Our friends at Verizon Wireless have made this video which explains how it all works.

Here’s how charging works:

Skype-to-Skype calls, to or from your mobile, computer or TV

These calls are completely free*. They don’t count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes allowance.

Calls to another mobile number or landline number in the US

These calls count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes.

Calls to an international mobile number or landline number

These calls are great value – pay for these using Skype Credit or one of our subscriptions. For example, you can make unlimited calls† to landlines in Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey for just $6.99 per month.

All calls run on the largest and most reliable wireless network in the US, which helps to make sure that call quality is top-notch, and lets you use your favorite accessories, including Bluetooth headsets.

Additionally, as the app runs in the background, you’ll never miss a call.

Don’t forget that Skype mobile is also available on the LG enV TOUCH, LG Chocolate Touch and Samsung Reality on Verizon Wireless – find out more.

* You'll need a data plan in order to use Skype mobile on your Verizon Wireless phone.
† A fair use policy applies to unlimited subscriptions.

Skype mobile now available on Verizon Wireless multimedia phones on the BREW platform

Six months ago, we announced a strategic relationship between Skype and Verizon Wireless to create the Skype mobile application and make it available on a variety of Verizon Wireless’ Android and BlackBerry smartphones.

Today, we’re taking another step forward with Verizon Wireless and expanding the Skype mobile application onto a variety of Multimedia 3G phones with an app based on the BREW platform, including the LG enV TOUCH, LG Chocolate Touch and Samsung Reality. This will allow even more Verizon Wireless customers to tap into the Skype mobile experience, particularly as we realize that not everyone has an Android or BlackBerry smartphone.

The Skype mobile app for Verizon Wireless 3G Multimedia phones works the same way it does on the carrier’s smartphones, letting you make free calls* to friends and family on Skype, great value calls to landlines and mobile phones overseas, and send IMs to people on Skype anywhere in the world.

Here’s how charging works:

Skype-to-Skype calls, to or from your mobile, computer or TV

These calls are completely free*. They don’t count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes allowance.

Calls to another mobile number or landline number in the US

These calls count towards your Verizon Wireless minutes.

Calls to an international mobile number or landline number

These calls are great value – pay for these using Skype Credit or one of our subscriptions. For example, you can make unlimited calls† to landlines in Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey for just $6.99 per month.

All calls run on the largest and most reliable wireless network in the US, which helps to make sure that call quality is top-notch, and lets you use your favorite accessories, including Bluetooth headsets.

Additionally, as the app runs in the background, you’ll never miss a call.

To get Skype mobile on your LG enV TOUCH, LG Chocolate Touch or Samsung Reality, you can download it from Media Center/Get It Now or from the Verizon Media Store – or text SKYPE to 2255 for a link to the download.

Don’t forget that Skype mobile is also available for DROID and selected BlackBerry smartphones on Verizon Wireless – just visit www.skype.com/m from your device to download it.

* You’ll need a data plan in order to use Skype mobile on your Verizon Wireless phone.
† A fair use policy applies to unlimited subscriptions.