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Aug 27th2009

Official Skype Client for 5800 Launched, or has it?

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Skype, the best known name in VoIP today has been overlooking the symbian platform for long. Amazed by the market success of our 5800 and the emergence of other offerings from Nokia and other manufacturers, Skype has finally released an official client for symbian fifth edition.

Before you get all excited, we should warn you that Skype have packed in a dampener with their debut client for the symbian platform: the client works only on the networks of 3 in Europe and few other destinations. Hit on the jump button for further details.

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Thats a cool background there, ain’t it? Thats far as our first hand experience goes with this client as the app works only on 3 networks in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Australia and Hong-Kong. Now, thats one more reason for us to consider shifting our base to the UK!

From what we make out of this application, our friends at Skype seem to have defined the access points  only for 3G networks of 3 in Europe and elsewhere. While we are glad to finally see an official client of Skype on 5800s, we are (or rather forced ) to rely on Nimbuzz for all our Skype needs for the time being. Do let us know how this client fares on your 5800 (if you are one of the chosen ones!).

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20 Responses to: "Official Skype Client for 5800 Launched, or has it?"

  1. 1 Levi Brown
    Thursday, August 27th, 2009 at 3:37 am

    finally

  2. 2 Garret
    Thursday, August 27th, 2009 at 4:03 am

    Does this client work with wi-fi or only with 3G network?

  3. 3 aballads
    Thursday, August 27th, 2009 at 4:11 am

    I am using 3 Australia, and the messaging set-up is just HORRIBLE….

  4. 4 Ashish
    Thursday, August 27th, 2009 at 5:55 am

    Atlast…where can I download the official client..

  5. 5 Admin
    Thursday, August 27th, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    @Ashish- We updated the download link.

  6. 6 theskig
    Thursday, August 27th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    NO, Garret.
    The problem is that. It works ONLY with 3G networks, not Wi-Fi.

    They made the same joke on other Nokia cellphones

    Install NIBMBUZZ or FRING to use Skype!

  7. 7 NiceOne
    Thursday, August 27th, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    The theme is Solstice from Pizero !!!

  8. 8 Levi Brown
    Friday, August 28th, 2009 at 5:27 am

    works ok still
    guys stop B!tch!ng if ur on 3 now u get to use it for free as with nimbuzz u need the internet add on

  9. 9 Itsygo
    Friday, August 28th, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    If it doesn’t support wifi it’s useless as far as I’m concerned.

  10. 10 IanDub
    Friday, August 28th, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    I use FRING which is free on my 5800 to Skype on my WiFi network and it works perfectly,

  11. 11 Ahmad
    Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    My friend,
    are you sure skype is working without any problem??

  12. 12 Ian
    Sunday, September 6th, 2009 at 3:04 am

    I have nimbuzz. Nimbuzz is great, but can’t get skype calls to work, 5800 to my contacts. Skype account is cashed up, help?

  13. 13 Neno
    Sunday, September 6th, 2009 at 4:32 am

    so wher’s the link? For skype…

  14. 14 Admin
    Sunday, September 6th, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    @Neno- Download link is there in the post above, here it is again-
    http://www.mediafire.com/file/b2e2wtyi20z/Skype_2_0_40_Signed.sisx

  15. 15 sweety
    Friday, September 11th, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    Who can explain me something about Nimbuzz or Fring ? Please help me

  16. 16 Dave B
    Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    When will an untied Skype client be available, that can use the WiFi connection? Why on earth anyone would want to use GPRS/3G for VoIP is barking mad (considering mobile data costs!) The 5800 has WiFi, and it works well, so lets’ use it for Skype too, when at home, work, or at a hotspot.

    DB

  17. 17 Dave B
    Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    When will an untied Skype client be available, that can use the WiFi connection? Why on earth anyone would want to use GPRS/3G for VoIP is barking mad (considering mobile data costs!) The 5800 has WiFi, and it works well, so lets’ use it for Skype too, when at home, work, or at a hotspot.

    DB

  18. 18 You-Don't-Get-It
    Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 4:26 am

    Skype on 3 (in the U.K.) is FREE to use on 3g. No charges whatsoever, not even if you’re on pay as you go.

    That’s why no-one on 3 in the U.K. cares about data charges on 3g when using Skype, because there aren’t any.

    Sucks to be in the U.S.


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