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 unfortunately, 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.
Skype for Nokia N73 is available on the XSeries site linked below.
Via: Three.com