Skype has finally made available Skype Mobile for Verizon on Android via Android Marketplace, it must be noted that it is available for only Verizon devices. The caveat is that to run Skype mobile users will have to turn off WIFI.
Clearly Verizon wants to protect their main revenue stream and this is why Skype mobile will be using Verizon voice network for making all calls within US, VOIP will only be available when making calls internationally via 3G network using Skypeout credit. If you are making call to another Skype user then 3G data network will also be used .
What does it mean for you, if you are making a Skype call to a domestic number it will utilize your Verizon plan minutes, simple as that, but if you want to call your friends, family and co workers who are using Skype you will be able to connect them using 3G connection for free, but the 3G data plan still costs money and WIFI is no longer available.
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