Thursday, June 17, 2010

Skype's conquest continues with mobile phones

Skype, the Internet voice and video conferencing firm that initially operated on a pay-as-you-go basis, announced that it's now available for Symbian-based phones including Sony Ericsson Satio, Vivaz and Vivaz Pro.

For those not in the know, Skype is a software that makes it possible for people around the world to communicate via voice, video and IM over the Internet, and at a lower cost than traditional landlines.

It's been the go-to online phone service for those making international calls. And, of course, Skype-to-Skype calls continue to be free. Now, with its availability using the Symbian platform, it's compatible with millions of mobile devices.

The benefits of Skype for Symbian include:
  • Free Skype-to-Skype calls to your friends and family on Skype anywhere in the world*
  • Savings on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad
  • The ability to send and receive instant messages to and from individuals or groups
  • Solution to share pictures, videos and other files
  • Way to receive calls to your online number
  • See when your contacts are online and available to call or IM
  • Easily import names and numbers from your phone’s address book
Click here for the lowdown on Skype's Symbian platform and here to start saving on three or 12-month calling subscriptions.