Skype Mobile for Android

[snakehn]

So the websites say that this is now available, i put my phone # to get the download link but when i try to download it tells me that skype is not available for my phone (eris 2.1 latest leak)

has anybody else tried to download it

this is what i get
Download Skype for your mobile

and this is the "official" page

Skype mobile for Android smartphones

oh and i noticed that on this next link, it was available also and now it changed to "coming soon"
http://phones.verizonwireless.com/skypemobile/

 

[ryan79260]

I am getting the same response. Currently running the first 2.1 Leak. I wonder if any of our friends running 1.5 would be successful. Rather disappointing.

 

[snakehn]

yeah i was wondering that, or maybe they haven't upload the android version to the servers yet.

im still trying.

it seems that the guys at engadget have it already
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/skype-mobile-for-verizon-on-android-hands-on-with-wifi-off/

 

[doogald]

I have it for 1.5; I'm just installing it now.

No WiFi calling, though.

 

[fenwaynomar45]

downloading it now with 1.5... this might be dumb but can someone explain to me what the benefit of this app is? I know u can do skype to skype calling without it going against ur plan.. anything else?

 

[doogald]

downloading it now with 1.5... this might be dumb but can someone explain to me what the benefit of this app is? I know u can do skype to skype calling without it going against ur plan.. anything else?

You can IM as well. You can make international calls at Skype rates without counting against your Verizon minutes. And you can receive Skype calls, obviously.

 

[clakomy]

And another one bites the dust... Skype sold its soul to Verizon because only Android and BB devices in the VZW network can download the new Skype. Considering the legion of users Skype has, you'd think that they'd remain true to their customer. We Android users are left with a "LITE" version that does next to nothing... At least we have FRING and iSkoot while we wait for Skype to ultimately release the upgrade to everyone outside of the VZW network.