Thread: Skype available on Verizon's 3G network

The Verizon will also launch VoIP on its 3G network.

Following in the footsteps of AT & T has authorized the utilize of VoIP applications for iPhone on its network; Verizon has declared a joint venture with Skype at the Mobile World Congress. An contract in which the operator opens its 3G network to VoIP to Skype, allowing subscribers to move - from 9 compatible smartphones for now - free calls to Skype accounts and preferential prices to other numbers. This service will be launched in March and pami mobile compatible, we include models of Motorola, BlackBerry and HTC.

"We have a database of 90 million customers worldwide and with this partnership will add 580 million Skype users additional" said John Stratton, chief marketing officer, Verizon. Only unknown, the price of this option will probably pay, as is the case with AT & T, since making more use of the 3G network operator.