Skype recently became available on the iphone on March 31, 2009, however, the service is also available on the Nokia N800/N810, the PSP, and the (still not available in the U.S.) SkypePhone.

Skype is a software application that allows users to make phone calls over the Internet for a minimal fee. Not free like advertised. There have been rumors of Skype being available on the BlackBerry but the processor, which is used in most recent BlackBerry devices, is only 312Mhz. This is nowhere near the 400 MHz, which Skype requires as a minimum for operation. If you do happen to have a phone that is able to download the Skype application the start up is very easy. You can either download it straight to your phone using a Wi Fi connection or from any computer connected to the Internet. There is a short registration process and once you are connected, contacts are easily imported from your phone to the Skype address book. As for the calling service, Skype allows you make your first phone call for free and calls are clear and uninterrupted.

Why would I need to use Skype on my cell phone if I already have a reliable mobile phone service, you ask? Skype offers much cheaper rates than most cell phone plans, it costs 2.1 cents per minute while most wireless customers pay between 50 cents and $1 per minute. Skype allows you to make calls to anyone around the world as long as they are connected to Skype. Overall, Skype is a good alternative to the traditional cell phone plan. With Skype you can pay as you go or have a monthly plan at a low cost, however, every call has a charge and you cannot call those who are not Skype members…even though some sites will tell you that it will.