Skype for Nokia
November 27, 2006
The new X-Series of software for certain phones such as the Nokia N73 is about to go on sale this week on the 1st December. Bundled inside phones such as the N73 is the Skype for Nokia software which allows you to make skype calls over the Three network in the UK. It will use the 3G network and unfortunatly, no pricing yet. However, it does look this this will be an excellent package. Luckily I am on Three and will see what can be done to trial this software. I signed up today. One of the main questions I had in mind was “Would I need to get a new X-Series enabled N73 or can I use my current N73?”. Three’s answer is that you can download the software to your current N73 from the Planet 3 menu. This is good news as I wondered why Three offered me an early upgrade and was worried that they wanted rid of the older N73 models. However, this is not the case.
With the X-Series software the mobile version of Skype is bundled although it’s believed that it will not support SkypeOut/In just yet. Hopefully Skype can get this going soon as it would make a great addition to the N73 being able to make VoIP calls on their 3G highspeed internet connection. Although nothing has been announced about pricing yet, I am sure over the next few days it will be. Pricing may be similar to the broadband prices on Three although they do say unlimited access (with in reason) and say that you will not get any unexpected charges.
One interesting question was raised also on their blog which asked if the x-series could be used as a modem. The answer was that this service is not intended to be used as a modem and a data card would need to be purchased. However, I am sure as demand is there then no doubt in 2007 that we will see all these services be combined in to one nicely priced package.
Via: Three.com
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[...] We recently wrote about X-Series for those in the UK on the Three network which now includes the ability to use Skype on your Three phone. Currently the Nokia N73 is the phone that is required although some services will work on other mobile phones. Pricing a few days ago was not available, but today when I checked out the Three site I actually found that it was very reasonably prices. Currently there are 2 plans to subscribe to. These are the silver and gold plans which cost 5 pounds/month or 10 pounds/month if you are a current Three customer. If you are not then they have offers on in where you can pay 20 pounds a month for a new contract which jumps up to 35/month after 6 months. A nice amount of free texts and minutes is bundled in with the full price plans which is no suprise with Three as they tend to be generous with their offerings. [...]
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skype is so good
i love my nokia n73