After Google Voice has finally broken through the Apple iPhone OS a few months back with their interesting and innovative new web application, Symbian is the next mobile platform to gain VOIP access.
This one comes in a more direct and natural form of the Symbian being open to the Skype application for mobile phones. There is a bit of controversy with VOIP since mobile operators tend to lose money particularly when users will be relying on connecting to their WiFi networks in order to make calls.
O2 in particular has already stated that the use of VOIP is covered in the contract signed by subscribers and that the feature cannot be used.
While VOIP has little to nothing to offer when a user is outside of the country –thanks to immense roaming charges on top of the data transfer rates, it is a different story with domestic internet access. Streaming calls over the internet does not use as much of the monthly data allowance and is a good way to maximize a good unlimited internet access plan.
Anyway, for those interested in getting Skype for the Symbian, the app is already available directly from the Ovi store. Currently, only 23 Nokia smart phones are compatible with the app.
Skype has made its name across the world by beating the Yahoo Messenger as the connectivity tool of choice when it comes to voice chat technology. Skype immediately showed its superiority over the older YM by showing fast connections speeds and excellent audio transfer quality.
It made perfect sense that the technology would be adapted to mobile phones –UK residents are already familiar with 3 Mobile’s Skype smart phone series of devices. Aside from voice chat, Skype also offers instant messaging.
Get to know more about Skype for Symbian at Stuff TV.
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