The Lite version of Skype allows you to use the main functions of Skype on BlackBerry smartphones, including:
- Make calls from Skype to other Skype users anywhere in the world
- Send / receive instant messages to / from individuals or groups
- Make calls by taking advantage of low prices of a Skype or mobile phones
- Receive calls to your Skype online number
- See when you are online / available to your contacts from Skype chat
Users of BlackBerry smartphones to download Skype can save money on your calls to landlines and mobile foreigners, besides being connected with friends and family via Skype. Whenever you can use your mobile phone can use the application without the need for a Wi-Fi. Use one time a local call and mobile internet connection to log on to Skype, the list of contacts and their status and to send / receive calls or messages. Therefore, the user must have a calling plan and a data plan to use the Lite version of Skype.
"With Skype on BlackBerry smartphones can do that Skype is available in briefcases and pockets of users of BlackBerry smartphones around the world," says Scott Durchslag, director of operations for Skype. "We heard loud and clear that our users want Skype on any of the smartphones that choose to use. In this way we fulfill our promise of making Skype available in the major smartphones to consumers and mobile professionals can connect to Skype, such as, when and where they wish. "
The Lite version of Skype available to BlackBerry users around the globe. The function call will be available in 10 countries: Australia, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, USA and United Kingdom. The application will be available initially in English other languages added later. Those downloading the beta may provide information on the application through an online survey.
The Lite version of Skype on BlackBerry smartphones is the latest offering from Skype that allows users to talk to Skype wherever they are. Skype recently announced the availability of the Skype application for iPhone, the Lite version of Skype for Android devices with technology and more than 100 mobile phones with Java technology and its strategic partnership with Nokia. Skype has released Skype for Windows Mobile, an application with more than 12 million downloads around the world.
Users of BlackBerry smartphones can download the beta version of Skype Lite for free from early May through www.skype.com/m using your BlackBerry Browser.
* Costs for the use of the Lite version of Skype:
Your operator will charge the amount corresponding to the time of local call and use of data based on the type of service calls and data plan contract. The Lite version of Skype uses a mobile data connection to log on to Skype, update your contacts list and status, and send / receive messages, so your mobile operator will charge the amount corresponding to the service utilization data. Skype does not charge any amount when you make calls or send instant messages to friends on Skype, but fees may apply from mobile calls in because of the use of local airtime. Skype will apply its usual low rates when making a call to landlines and mobile phones using Skype or receive calls on your mobile phone, whether from other Skype users or people who call from your personal online number. We recommend a plan for unlimited data use the Lite version of Skype. The longer the session, having more contacts or more instant messages send / receive more data will be used.
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