The above options for finding Skype in the Play Store only work if your country has its own Play Store, if your country currently uses the 'Rest of the World' Store, then you won't be able to find Skype. Skype - requires Android 2.1+, works on all phone networks (outside of the US) where your phone network allows it. Skype on Three- Three UK customers only, follow directions on the linked page to get it There (is now) one official Skype app in the Play Store, and one I know of that isn't in Play Store: They may well be different for Nokia phones than Android phones, and your friend may not be on the same phone network as you. Synchronize contacts between Skype and the native address book and after synchronization place Skype calls directly from the native address book.There are regional and phone network restrictions for Skype.Send and receive instant messages to one or a group of friends on Skype.Make low rate Skype calls to landline or mobile phones.

Make free Skype-to-Skype calls over WiFi or mobile data connection (GPRS, EDGE, 3G) to other Skype users anywhere in the world using Skype’s SILK codec for CD-like audio quality.Some of the things that Skype for Android lets you do is If you want to make video calls you can download Fring from the Android Market Place. Sadly currently Skype for Android still doesn’t support video calling and there is no word on if/when it will. Some of the current issues with the app is signing in problems and Skype seems to not work on some phones like the Samsung Galaxy S phone. Before you get excited you should know there is some limitations like the app only works over WIFI, Another limitation is to make calls over seas the call will go over your carrier so you will be charged for the international call.Ĭurrently if you browse the comments you will find a lot of users are having problems, but this can be fixed by a simple update. Skype just announced all Android phones that are running Android’s 2.1 OS or greater can access Skype from Android Market Place.

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