Skype Takes over the Canadian App Store

You may recall that Skype for iPhone finally launched in Canada last week. The app has been eagerly anticipated for some time, and Canadians coast-to-coast are now breathing a collective…

You may recall that Skype for iPhone finally launched in Canada last week. The app has been eagerly anticipated for some time, and Canadians coast-to-coast are now breathing a collective…
Vonage, a big-name voice-over-IP service provider, just got the thumbs up for an upcoming iPhone application. VoIP is an area that Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) has had to tread lightly, considering…
The latest news is that UK-based 3 has promised to let its customers use unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls and messages without any extra fees. The new rules start May 1st for any compatible 3 headset. Later this summer, it plans to expand to every 3G phone on the network.
The company says it sees the initiative as a win-win situation for everyone, not just the customers, as the hope is it’ll lessen calls to people on other networks, which carries a hefty Mobile Termination Rate fee.
Whatever the reasons, it is great to see at least one company embracing the VoIP service. We are hoping this thing catches on with other carriers as well.
Source: EngadgetMobile
There are already a few third party software clients supporting Skype services on the Apple iPhone. Now, the current rumor is that the company is also planning to announce its native iPhone Skype client next week at CTIA Wireless 2009.
According to some sources online, the very popular and sought-after Skype is getting ready to make this announcement at the event. This is only in rumor stage right now, so is not 100 percent confirmed. Anyway, let us wait and watch and hope that the moment does arrive after all!
Source: SlashPhone