14 DAY TRIAL // Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has just announced an expansion of the range of mobile phones that comes to its network with Skype mobile on board.
According to the company, the solution is now available on a number of more than 20 Verizon Wireless devices, including select prepaid smartphones, offering more users the possibility to stay connected with friends and family.
“Skype mobile operates on the most reliable and largest network in the United States and lets customers make unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls to Mexico, Southeast Asia and anywhere else in the world when they purchase a data package,” the company notes.
“Skype mobile is “always on,” so customers can use their phones for other tasks, but their Skype contacts know if they are available to talk or Instant Message (IM).”
With Skype on a mobile phone, users are offered the possibility to enjoy VoIP while not being tied to the desktop computer.
Up until now, Verizon Wireless offered its users the possibility to enjoy Skype mobile on a series of select smartphones available on contract, but not it expanded the offer to even more of them, while also including some prepaid devices too.
“Skype mobile on a wireless phone means customers aren’t tied to their computers – making it easy to do things like compare shopping notes when you’re at the mall or check out the new stores downtown,” the wireless carrier notes.
“Customers can IM friends and family members to make sure the colors, sizes and presents are right for everyone on their holiday gift lists.”
Some of the most recent devices at Verizon that have Skype on them include the Pantech Crux, LG Octane, and Samsung Zeal.
According to the wireless carrier, users can easily download the application from Media Center/Get It Now, or from the online store here. Moreover, users are also offered the possibility to download the application via texting “SKYPE” to 2255.
“The easy-to-download app features a user interface that has a drop-down menu with flags for international dialing and “refer a friend” options,” the wireless carrier continues.
“In addition to Spanish, Skype mobile is available in Korean and simple Chinese, providing more flexibility and the ability to communicate around the world. Even if customers’ families aren’t able to be at the holiday table, they can still connect with their loved ones.”
Those Verizon Wireless users interested in learning more on Skype mobile at Verizon, as well as on the handsets supported by the application, should head to the carrier's website here.