iSkoot Puts Skype on Mobile Phones
by Darla
Skype Certified™ iSkoot client software connects Skype with Motorola RAZR and Symbian-based mobile phones, more platforms to follow
iSkoot has finally made its Skype certified app available for Motorola
RAZR and some several s60 devices. Until Skype releases an app for s60
this looks like the alternative.
Fortunately with this app, desktop connectivity, special hardware of
WiFi hot spots are not needed. According to the company site, chat is
only supported on certain handsets such as the Treo and J2ME phone
models.
Currently supported S60 handsets include:
Nokia 6600, 6682, E61, E62, N73, N80
Once you download iSkoot to your handset, all you need to do is log in using your Skype™ ID and password and enter your mobile phone number into the application. Your buddy list will load, and then you can call your contacts or place a SkypeOut™ call.
How Does It Work?
When you select a contact to call, the iSkoot software on your handset communicates with iSkoot's carrier-class server. The server connects your call using Skype's™ Internet telephony service so you only pay for air time on your mobile phone. If you make a SkypeOut™ call, it works the same way, but you also pay SkypeOut™ minutes, just as you would if you made the call from your PC. You can receive Skype™ calls on your handset as well – SkypeOut™ charges apply.
After using it for a bit it seems the layout is quite nice. Unfortunately, since chat isn't available I'll still be using EQO's multichat client.
PRESS RELEASE
CAMBRIDGE, MA – January 9, 2007 – iSkoot, the service provider for
mobile Internet communications solutions, today announced that the
iSkoot client software has been Skype Certified.
This confirms that iSkoot meets Skype’s standards for usability and
quality, making it the first third-party mobile client software to be
certified by Skype. iSkoot allows mobile phone users to place and
receive Skype calls from their handsets, without the need for PCs,
special hardware, or WiFi hot spots. Users simply use local rates or
minutes from their plans to speak to Skype contacts or use SkypeOut™ to
make inexpensive calls to any phone from their mobiles. This will
initially be made available in the US with more markets to follow.
“Skype’s endorsement of iSkoot represents a significant benefit for the
136 million plus Skype users who can now enjoy Skype on their cell
phone, without needing PCs, special hardware or WiFi hot spots,” said
iSkoot CEO Jacob Guedalia.
“Skype is always looking for ways enrich people’s lives and make our
software easier to access and use,“ said Eric Lagier, Skype’s Head of
Business Development, Mobile. “iSkoot extends our reach while giving
more mobility to our users who can now place and receive Skype calls
straight from their mobile phones without needing WiFi. Skype’s
certification of iSkoot gives our users total confidence that it meets
our high standards and is a delight to use.“
Skype’s certification of iSkoot is part of the ongoing business
relationship between the two companies. Skype and iSkoot also market the
application to handset manufacturers and mobile operators, who could
offer their customers service packages that include iSkoot.
Initially, the iSkoot client software supports Motorola RAZR phones and
Symbian-based mobile phones, but the two companies will continue to work
together and expand Skype to many more mobile platforms. iSkoot is
available as a free download from
www.iskoot.com.
iSkoot works perfectly on my E70 as well.
Should work on E60 too
Posted by: Vyt | January 20, 2007 at 02:08 AM
Whoa - so that means international calls on my mobile? My head is spinning... Cheap international mobile calls... Thanks for the tip.
Posted by: Tinu | January 22, 2007 at 01:59 PM
N73 Skype sis file
http://www.iskoot.com/iSkoot_1_0_6.sis
Posted by: master | May 21, 2007 at 02:24 PM
I just got a data plan on my mobile. I pretty much do not need my computer anymore since I do so much with my mobile phone. The neatest thing is that I can even watch naughty movies:) It is pretty neat, it's called Mobile TV. All I do is point my phone to sexoncell.com and they have adult mobile movies in different formats like 3gp movies, symbian, pda or whatever. If you have any other cool sites, please let me know! This one, though, even has a free daily mobile movie.
Posted by: Lostminer | May 29, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Why does ISkoot client on my phone make a call to +16178616039, it's a international call?
Posted by: Joe Pasquariello | May 31, 2007 at 02:56 PM
Why does ISkoot client on my phone make a call to +16178616039, it's a international call?
Posted by: Joe Pasquariello | May 31, 2007 at 02:57 PM