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But does Skype via 3G actually cost them more than a WiFi call? Assuming their calls still use the data network, it's not like they have to buy and maintain gat

But does Skype via 3G actually cost them more than a WiFi call? Assuming their calls still use the data network, it's not like they have to buy and maintain gateway equipment. I don't see how the smartphone issue is relevant. I agree though, that this move may be more political than anything else w.r.t cellular partners.

jonknee 16y ago
It doesn't cost them anything more, but I bet it means more usage. It's a lot easier to have Skype always in your pocket than just when tied to WiFi. I think they foresaw a future when data-plan only phones make all their calls "for free" through Skype.