Over the past few weeks on various group chats and forums I see several questions asking about using Skype on Mobile Devices: Blackberry, Nokia N-series, iPhone and standard "T9" keyboard phones. So here's for a summary:

IM+ for Skype: provides the most complete Skype experience (voice, chat and conference calls) for Blackberry, Nokia N-Series phones (those with WiFi or 3G using Symbian S60 v.3) and iPhone. While it will set up calls using your native mobile phone as your "calling phone"; you can also designate additional "Locations" (or personal phone numbers) to act as your "calling" number for a call. Because of this feature, IM+ for Skype, iPhone version will also work on the new iTouch where you can have chat sessions on the device but need to use a third party phone as your "calling" phone.

MyToGo provides the ability to make voice calls from three designated numbers (usually mobile, home and office) back to your SkypeIn number. You can then either directly request that the call be transferred to one of your Skype Contacts (by assigned Skype speed dial number) using Skype or SkypeOut with the appropriate charges. Carrier charges for calling to your SkypeIn number may apply depending on your carrier plan. In addition via SkypeOut you can call any PSTN telephone number via the dialpad on your phone. Note that MyToGo can also be accessed as a Skype Extra: [Tools | Do More | Get Extras | Remote Access ]

Mobivox provides a service that allows you to call your Skype contacts from any phone, whether landline or mobile. Mobivox has established 386 points-of-presence in 38 countries. Initially you need to register your mobile phone number on Mobivox; you can then establish a Mobivox Address Book by synchronizing with your Skype Contacts (every time you log into the Mobivox website), or importing your Outlook and/or GMail contacts.

Call the local PoP from any phone (mobile or landline), tell the VoxGirl whom you would like to call. If the other party is also on Mobivox or is on Skype, the call is a free call (unless there is a charge to reach the local PoP). For calls to the PSTN toll charges apply. For locations without a Mobivox PoP, an SMS or Web Call Back service is available.

For Windows Mobile Phones that get network access via either WiFi or 3G networks, there is also Skype for Windows Mobile.

Previous Posts (beyond those linked above):

• IM+ for Skype Receives Skype Certification
• Security, Skype and the Blackberry
• Skype and VoIP on Mobile Platforms - An Update Summary (27 July 07)
• Skype on the Blackberry - A New Era in the AlwaysOn World
  (Did I see a preview to this year's World Series here?)

Tags: Skype, Skype Mobile, IM+ for Skype, MyToGo, Mobivox, Skype Mobile for Windows