Verizon and Skype Sitting In a Tree, So On and So Forth

By Peter Ha | February 16, 2010 | +

A bit of MWC news that’s actually applicable to the US. Huzzah!

Skype and Verizon Wireless announced today that an exclusive Skype mobile app would be available for 3G smartphone users with data plans. No need to connect over Wi-Fi to use said app and there’s even unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls. I’m not entirely sure how much Verizon charges for international calls but you have the option to initiate calls via Skype as well using your existing credits. IMs work, too.

The first batch of Verizon 3G devices to receive the update next month include the BlackBerry Storm 9530, Storm2, Curve 8330, Curve 8530, 8830 World Edition, Tour 9630, Motorola Droid, HTC Droid Eris and the Motorola Devour.

Related Topics: mwc, Skype, verizon wireless, Gadgets, Smartphones

@Techland

Latest on Techland

Apple February 10, 2012

Quick Cuts: Video Showcases Almost Every Apple Product in 30 Seconds

Boing Boing’s Rob Beschizza strung together this great 30-second video of just about every one of Apple’s hardware and software designs over the years. It’s perfect for Apple fans and people with short attention sp—oh man, there’s an albino squirrel right outside my window! Every Apple Design Ever in 30 seconds [Boing Boing]
From our Partners
The Thermostat WarsSlate

Mark Zuckerberg's Bonus: Facebook Discloses Bonuses For Top ExecsHuffington Post
Mobile Phones Will Not Save the Poorest of the PoorSlate
Steve Jobs FBI File Reveals Bomb Threat, 'Tendency To Distort Reality' And MoreHuffington Post
Google February 10, 2012

After Motorola Deal Approval, Can Google Hardware Be Far Behind?

Now that federal regulators appear poised to approve Google’s $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility, speculation is mounting about what the Internet giant will do with its newly acquired assets.