Will the Verizon/Skype Deal Usher in New Era of VoIP Love?
February 17, 2010 - By Justin E. Gehrke
February 17, 2010 – Last week, Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. wireless carrier, and Skype, the undisputed pioneer in free internet telephony, cemented a deal that some liken to the holy grail of cellular telephone service. Under the agreement, Skype will become a standard offering for Verizon customers. Though Skype has been available for iPhone users, via Apple App Store download, since the beginning of 2009, it’s continued availability may be interpreted as a show of tolerance, on the part of AT&T, the iPhone’s exclusively approved carrier. Despite offering basic Skype functionality, the iPhone version is generally considered to be lacking key features, based on App Store reviews by customers. Even after the latest Skype for iPhone update on January 16, 2010, users still cite the lack of bluetooth/WiFi support, Push Notifications, and Conferencing capabilities as reasons why it still isn’t “good enough”.
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