SKYPE CALLING AND MORE FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE
iSkoot for Skype is your solution for Skype on the go — an easy-to-use mobile application with all your favorite Skype features.
- Your complete Skype contact list
- Push-of-a-button Skype calling
- Live Skype chat
- SkypeOut
- Update your status
- Add and remove contacts
iSkoot offers network service for iSkoot for Skype in over 45 countries worldwide.
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WHY IS ISKOOT FOR SKYPE DIFFERENT?
iSkoot’s technical architecture takes advantage of the best features of your mobile operator’s existing voice and data networks. We route your Skype calls over the voice channel to ensure that your Skype calls sound as good and connect as well as any other calls you make from your mobile.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO USE ISKOOT FOR SKYPE?
iSkoot for Skype is free to download, and we don’t charge anything for the service.
You will be charged by your mobile provider for airtime and for data traffic based on the type of data service plan you’ve purchased. If your mobile calling plan does not include long distance calls, your provider may charge you for long distance calls within your country.
Here are some common usage scenarios:
- Making a Skype-to-Skype call
When you call a Skype contact on your mobile phone, it costs the same as making a local call so depending on your mobile calling plan, normal airtime charges may apply. Once you’re connected to the Skype network, your call works like a regular voice call from your phone. (iSkoot does NOT connect the call using the cellular data channel.)
iSkoot also uses a small amount of data to keep the status of your contacts updated. - Making a SkypeOut call
When making a SkypeOut call using iSkoot, the same basic costs apply as making a Skype-to-Skype call noted above (which means that normal airtime charges may apply, plus some data to keep contact status information updated). In addition, Skype charges the applicable SkypeOut connection rates to connect the call to a regular telephone line, just as they would if the SkypeOut call originated from your PC. - Receiving a Skype Call
When you receive an incoming Skype call on your mobile phone, the same basic costs apply as making a Skype-to-Skype call noted above (which means that normal airtime charges may apply, plus some data to keep contact status information updated). In addition, your SkypeOut account will be charged at Skype’s call forwarding rates for mobile numbers. - Using Skype Text Chat
When you use Skype text chat on your mobile phone, the service uses your data connection to exchange messages with your chat buddies. iSkoot’s data use is fairly small for the moderate user, but even so it à s best to contact your service provider to determine the best data plan for your individual needs.
Please Note: Your phone number or mobile plan must be based in one of our supported countries. If you are roaming internationally or don’t live in one of our supported countries, calls using iSkoot will be more expensive.
iSkoot determines your local access point based on the country code and phone number you enter when you sign in on your handset. Please be sure to enter your phone number in the correct international format: (International Country Code)-(Phone number).
Failing to enter your country code may cause iSkoot to route your calls through the wrong access point, meaning you could potentially be charged for international calls to our global servers. Please avoid this problem by entering and verifying your country code.
