Truphone’s Skype Integration Goes Live

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On February 15, 2009
Just as I was writing a post about my early preview of Truphone’s Skype integration I got an email with the announcement that it had gone live for everyone.
 
As someone who ditched his landline and usesmy cell and Skype exclusively I love this new functionality. Unfortunately, as has been the case with every instance of Skype on a handheld, it is a step in the right direction but not quite there yet.
 
In this case the service WORKS fine but is missing a key functionality. The missing piece? At the end of the announcement is an asterix that says— "This version does not support Skype Out calling"
 
I’ll assume that means that while THIS version doesn’t support Skype Out, FUTURE versions will. Now THAT will be awesome!
 
Full announcement after the break…
 

 
From our friends at Truphone…
 
Launching Today

We are excited to announce that from today, Truphone for the iPhone and the iPod touch can now let you stay in touch with all your Skype friends.

You can now:Skype logo

  1. Instant Message (IM) your Skype contacts
  1. Make calls to Skype users on your contact list*
  1. Receive calls from other Skype users

How do I get started?

It’s easy. You don’t need to update or download anything.

  1. Go to the IM screen in the iPhone application (the IM/More screen in the iPod touch application)
  2. Select Skype (from the Setup screen)
  3. Sign in using your Skype account details

When you visit your ‘Friends List’ you will now see all of your Skype contacts and you will be ready to start.

What will it cost me?

If you are in Wi-Fi then all calls and instant messages will be completely FREE.

And for the iPhone application, even if you are not in Wi-Fi you can still make Skype calls and send Skype instant messages using Truphone Anywhere. We don’t charge anything for you to do this, but it will use your data package to connect the call or send the instant message.

We offer Skype on Truphone as a free service, and should this change in the future, we will let you know straight away.

What if I don’t have Truphone anymore?

Don’t worry. You can download it again for free. Truphone for the iPhone from here, or Truphone for the iPod touch from here.

This new release is one of the most exciting of Truphone’s history, and one that we hope you find great fun to use. If you have any questions or feedback, our friendly Support Team are ready and waiting.

Happy chatting,
The Truphone Team


*This version does not support Skype Out calling