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Skype Officially Supports BlackBerry 6 On Verizon Devices Before Verizon Officially Releases BlackBerry 6

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Skype and Verizon have had an exclusive relationship since the end of March 2010 so makes sense that Skype has announced official support for Verizon BlackBerry devices running BlackBerry 6.  If only, however, Verizon officially sold devices that run BlackBerry 6…  We know that RIM’s latest and and greatest BlackBerry operating system is coming to both the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330, but, Verizon is sure taking their time when it comes to officially releasing it.

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How Am I Billed For Skype Mobile? — Verizon Breaks It Down

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One of the top questions that Verizon customers have about Skype Mobile is, “How am I billed for Skype Mobile?”  Verizon has created a Skype Mobile FAQ that answers this question and more.

While there are no monthly subscription fees for Skype mobile, Skype mobile is currently only available on select BlackBerry and Android 3G Smartphones with a data feature starting at $29.99.

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Skype Mobile For Verizon Android And BlackBerry Devices Now Available

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Skype Mobile from Verizon is now available and ready for download.  You can get it for your Verizon Android powered device or your Verizon BlackBerry device.

Skype Mobile allows Verizon subscribers to make unlimited free Skype to Skype calls as well as international long distance Skype to phone calls at reduced rates.

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Skype Mobile Coming To Verizon Android And BlackBerry Devices March 25th

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We’ve known for over a month now that Skype Mobile was coming to Verizon smartphones…  We just didn’t know that date.  Well, now we do.  Skype Mobile will be landing on Verizon Android and BlackBerry devices Thursday, March 25th.

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Verizon Shows You Exactly How To Use Skype Mobile

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We told you a few weeks ago that Verizon and Skype inked a deal for Verizon to be the exclusive provider of Skype Mobile here in the United States.  Skype Mobile still isn’t out quite yet, however, Verizon is putting out videos to show you exactly how to use it.
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Official Skype Mobile Client May Be Exclusive To Verizon For Quite A While

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One application that a lot of BlackBerry users have been waiting a long time for is an official Skype client.  Just last week we learned that Verizon is bringing Skype Mobile to the BlackBerry as well as Android devices.   What we didn’t hear was that Skype Mobile may be exclusive to Verizon subscribers for some time to come.

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Verizon Brings Skype Mobile To BlackBerry And Android

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Earlier today at Mobile World Congress 2010, Verizon announced that it has partnered with Skype and will be bringing Skype Mobile to various Verizon BlackBerry and Android devices in March.

Skype Mobile Features Include:

  • Make and receive unlimited Skype-to-Skype voice calls to any Skype user around the globe on America’s most reliable wireless network;
  • Call international phone numbers at competitive Skype Out calling rates;
  • Send and receive instant messages to other Skype users; and
  • Remain always connected with the ability to see friends’ online presence.

Skype Mobile we initially be available on the Blackberry Storm, Storm2, 8330, 8530, 8830 and Tour 9630 as well as Verizon Android powered devices.

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