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 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
