Blackberry Freeware - Free Software: Skype Client Freeware

Skype Client Freeware

ISkoot - Skype VOIP and Chat Software

ISkoot is freeware that enables you to use Skype on your mobile phones and now the Blackberry. The software is still in BETA. ISkoot has an agreement with Skype to use their network. Now you can use your Skype account to make calls and send instant messages.
ISkoot uses your voice plan to connect to their server when you make and receive Skype calls so be careful if your not in North America , you might get long distance charges. Although Iskoot is still working on trying to improve their software the chat function works great and helps me get in touch with everyone in my office.

I'm hoping Iskoot will release a new version that uses BIS, BES or TCP to make calls instead of dialing a US number which will make you incur local charges. Just remember that although Iskoot is free using it will still cost you.

Until they make some changes Iskoot still has a great Instant messaging function which makes it worth using.

ISkoot currently supports the following Phones: ( local charges apply when you make voice calls)
BlackBerry7100
BlackBerry7500
BlackBerry7700
BlackBerry8100 Pearl
BlackBerry8300 Curve
BlackBerry8700
BlackBerry8800

ISkoot : Link
Download : Link
User Guide PDF: link

50 Comments:

At 9:15 AM, Jerry said…

I have tried for 3 days to download this software. It never sends an email or a message to my phone. I need help?
At 6:50 PM, Life-Drive said…

Hi Jerry
Try using the send via SMS option and copy the special link or URL to your blackberry browser to download the .jar file that you can use for your phone.

I just tried this right now and I recieve the sms in seconds. Hope this helps you.
At 10:01 AM, Arturo said…

Hi, I download the software to my blackberry 8700 whith unlimited data plan, but I realized that this software uses my voice plan to make calls, not only the data plan. So, if I wanna call I have to pay Voice plan + Skype Credit...

No so useful...
At 2:22 AM, Life-Drive said…

hi Arturo, Your are right about the local charges you get when you make calls through Iskoot. I've been using
it just for the chat.

Its also alarming to now that when your not in North America it dials a US number to receive and make calls. But the chat function is great until Skype finally makes a real software or skype client for the Blackberry.
At 3:47 PM, Poseido said…

THats right is only good for the chat
At 6:43 AM, Jaoued said…

Have installed it but login fails all the time. Just abut to remove it.
At 2:46 PM, timbirder said…

can't log in either - bummed. wonder what gives - tried many things - including making sure I was logged out from my laptop, etc. any ideas?
At 2:33 PM, Abe said…

Hi, im using a BB 8300 Curve.
1. am i able to use this software?
2. which is the correct dowload process

Thank you
At 1:55 PM, Sunny said…

This works well when your phone has wireless internet and can connect to a hot spot.
At 4:43 PM, j said…

does this service require the extra "data plan?" or will it operate with a basic call service? thanks.
At 6:07 AM, Nikos said…

i managed to download it via sms, (email never sent), but it is not possible to log in either
At 3:23 PM, Polat said…

I have been using this application for almost a year now. It works flawlessly. However, it is not a VoIP application it simply:

1- Logs in to you Skype account over the mobile internet
2- Lets you dial out from your contact lit by using
3- it then uses very efficient and innovative CALL-BACK method to dial the contact number and switches to the PHONE line in order to establish the voice communication with the contact.

Therefore, it is better quality voice quality-wise since it uses regular voice service of your operator.

Yes, it uses your airtime, but airtime is virtually unlimited nowadays.

To pay 3 cents a minute to call Europe is worthed.

I would not pay a monthly service for iSkoot after this Beat become regular service. I would not however mind to pay one time fee of something like $15.
At 6:35 AM, alpha said…

I have been using ISkoot for almost a year and I love it. I am not a real chat person but have several family members in Ireland and the UK. The fact that I can call them from my cell phone and pay only Skype prices is really great.
For anyone in my situation or similiar, I would highly recommend it. Thanks.
At 12:02 PM, MediaBoy said…

So, I'm trying to understand the benefit of this software. Unless I misunderstand, the benefit is two-fold:

1) You can make long-distance calls while only paying local rates. (i.e. Making local calls this way would cost the same as using your regular mobile phone service.)

2) You could use this service to call a number that you might not want showing up on your corporate Blackberry's phone records. The records would show you calling the Skype access number, not the actual number you're trying to connect to.

Am I right on both counts? Are there other benefits I haven't thought of?
At 10:04 AM, nay said…

I too had a problem signing into my skype account once it had loaded to my blackberry curve... but it's now working.
on my computer i changed my password and restarted it up and then used the new password on my phone and it worked.. don't know if that was the sulution or if i just got lucky.. but it's worth a try..
At 3:39 PM, Annie Mac said…

Hi all I want is to use skype for chat I have unlimited internet access on my BB pearl do I need to worry about additional charges?
At 2:38 PM, Ken said…

I am based in the Caribbean, therefore I need it to only use the data package otherwise it would be at overseas prices
At 5:36 PM, alihcs said…

Iskoot uses wifi or edge?, because im trying to chat with my bb using edge but iskoot doesn't connect.
At 1:22 PM, Benjamin said…

FOR EVERYONE THAT CANT LOG IN ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TURN OFF YOUR PHONE, TAKE OUT THE BATTERY, BUT BACK IN THE BATTERY AFTER WAITING 10 SECONDS, THEN TURN YOUR PHONE BACK ON, IT WILL THEN ALLOW YOU TO LOG IN. Hope that helps
At 10:26 PM, abdul said…

I installed the software. The iskoot email worked for me.

My understanding is if you want to make a Skype call to a PC (not POTS), then your only cost is airtime. To the best of my experimentation, there is no way to force Iskoot to use wifi rather than place a phone call. [I am using a T-mobile 8320).

If you want to skype to a POTS, then the Skype charge takes effect. For something domestic, this would be stupid if you are a T-mobile customer since my plan is nationwide.

Now from the setup, if you want to receive a skype call, you need to use skype minutes. That is, it is not like you are on a computer receiving skype.

I'll do some more testing and do another post. I'm going to investigate fring, since I have the 4.5 OS, perhaps it will work.
At 11:34 AM, Hermes said…

I tryed the programm and it works.
Im surprised if i receive a call or i make a call to a pc im gonna use my skypeout credit, and it shouldn't be like that.
At 7:13 AM, serkan said…

Hii

I ve just bought with unlimited internet connection blackberry bold,
can I use this software for mine and aslo
I am not sure, my skype calls to any PC is gonna be charged
At 1:43 AM, Life-Drive said…

hi serkan thats great you got a Blackberry Bold, I'm still holding on to my curve until I get a Storm.
Using Iskoot you can chat for free.
But the moment you make a skype to phone, it will use your skype credits. Skype to Skype calls should be free, but be aware Iskoot will dial a local number whenever you make any call. hope that helps, I place a link so you can download Iskoot user guide.
At 5:40 PM, Andy Church said…

got it working in one shot. the Sms to my phone worked effortlessly. I was calling my handset from the laptop within 3 minutes. Pretty slick stuff.
At 1:11 PM, farrelldoc said…

Does this software work on the Storm? It's not listed. - thanks
At 8:01 AM, Gregorio Beiger said…

Hi. I tried the software with very good results for about 3 days,then it was impossible to sign in again.
I removed the battery,waited 10 seconds and it worked...for another 3 days. Since then no connection!!!
Anybody has a cure for this?
Thanks
Greg
At 7:10 AM, eduardosilny said…

HELLO, I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING I COULD AND YOU RECOMENT, BUT I STILL CAN NOT LOG ON. I HAVE CHANGE PASSWORD ON PS AND THEN I HAVE TRIED TO CONECT TAKING OFF THE BATTERY FOR 25 SEC. E T C.

I REALY DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO.

PLS. HELP.

EDDY
At 7:13 AM, eddy2611 said…

COULD AND YOU RECOMENT, BUT I STILL CAN NOT LOG ON. I HAVE CHANGE PASSWORD ON PS AND THEN I HAVE TRIED TO CONECT TAKING OFF THE BATTERY FOR 25 SEC. E T C.

I REALY DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO.

PLS. HELP.

EDDY
At 4:31 PM, Andres said…

¿it works in a BB storm?
At 4:33 AM, ayra's said…

is there any possibility to install it in Blackberry Bold (9000). Thanks
At 4:34 AM, ayra's said…

Hi, may I know - is there any possibility to install it in Blackberry Bold (9000). Thanks
At 7:58 AM, dvgoogle said…

I have a BB 8830. iSkoot is working great BUT - I cannot figure out how to get it to notify me with I have an incoming chat. In the options I have selected notify but it does not. Any suggestions?
At 12:34 PM, Nabeel said…

Can this be used in the blackberry 8900
At 7:02 PM, Dominic said…

I have a unlimited texting and internet plan will i be charged at all
At 7:04 PM, Dominic said…

if i have unlimited data(internet) plans on my phone i also have unlimited text messaging planes will i be charged
At 12:44 AM, Ria Dermawan said…

i install it to my bold. ^^ working. but still do not know how to chat hahaha
At 9:15 AM, Laurie said…

I could use some help.. want to put skype on my 8830 and i tried the download link and nothing happens.. went to iskoot.com and no phones even like the blackberry show up so not sure what i'm doing wrong.. too smart for me. . lol need some help with it. thanks
At 6:11 AM, dinosoles said…

Has anyone tried to download it to an 8900?
At 7:50 PM, Peter King said…

Hi Everybody!

Downloaded iSkoot after receiving sms. Couldn't sign in and removed the program. Then read about removing battery and trying again. Re-installed program and managed to log in. The software asked me whether I wanted to receive calls to my mobile via Skype and I said No, because I'm not sure whether the phone would then dial a US number!

By the way, I live in Hong Kong and am using it on a Blackberry 8310. I do not use the Blackberry services, but have an unlimited data plan via Peoples, who I reckon provide a first class service at around US$12 per month including voice calls and SMS!

I use Gmail and Google Maps instead of the Blackberry package (which would cost me around US$50 per month!), and they both work perfectly!

Cheers :o)
At 10:27 AM, Anthony Papillion said…

To those of you who say that this program is only useful for chat because it uses your voice minutes+Skype credit when you make a call:

Consider this:

Yes, you're right. But let's say you're in the US and calling the UK. iSkoot will cost you LOCAL voice minutes and give you $0.02/minute to call the UK. MUCH cheaper than picking up your mobile and calling the UK direct.

So, no, if you're making in-country calls, it's not worth it. But if you're making international calls, it rocks.
At 12:56 AM, towfu019 said…

I've just installed in my blackberry bold and the calls don't work eventhough its the skype account of my friend that I'm calling. Also, how come when I try to call it dials a USA number?
At 6:06 AM, farrelldoc said…

Has anyone tried to install this software on the BlackBerry Storm - 9530?

I would only use the chat feature, so it doesn't matter if the calling feature works on the Storm. Thanks!
At 7:13 PM, Balsam said…

Does is works on Curve 8930?

Do i pa anything for receiving calls if i have unlimited data plan?

Thanks
At 12:39 PM, Joshua Blogger com said…

Sept 23, 2009 Does it work on the Tour 9630?
At 6:50 PM, Pandora said…

Would this with BB 8330?
At 9:23 AM, Balsam said…

No, mine is 8900
At 4:45 AM, rao said…

Can i use it on blacberry bold
At 8:00 PM, Pandora said…

works on my bb curve 8330
At 1:08 PM, Miramar said…

Question:
If skype-calling from the Caribbean to Europe, does anyone know if it costs you only the skype-credits?
At 8:28 PM, karim_au said…

I was just wondering that if i was to dowload this and i already had a skype account with credits on it could i make calls using my skype credits rather than the per minute costs of my service provider??

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