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9to5mac.com - 3/31/2009

Skype works on AT&T's 3G on iPhone 3.0

— 9to5mac.com — We just found something very interesting.  When you install Skype on a 3.0 iPhone, you can use... AT&T's connection to make and recieve calls.  Skype treats the 3G line like any other internet connection.  The video is uploading now ... (more) Skype works on AT&T's 3G on iPhone 3.0

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nytimes.com - 3/30/2009

Skype, the Web Phone Giant, Brings Cheap Calls to Cellular

— nytimes.com — The Internet calling service is aggressively moving onto mobile phones with the rollout of software for the... iPhone and iPod Touch, followed by various BlackBerry devices. (more) Skype, the Web Phone Giant, Brings Cheap Calls to Cellular

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engadget.com - 3/31/2009

Skype for iPhone now live in US

— engadget.com — It's finally here, and even a few minutes early. Skype for iPhone is now available in the... US iTunes store, free of charge. We've heard great thing from the folks in Japan who've been fiddling with it for the last twelve hours. Hit up the read link ... (more) Skype for iPhone now live in US

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