Skype for Symbian arrives in Nokia Ovi Store

Skype has finally arrived on the Symbian OS and is available to download today from Nokia's Ovi Store.

The Skype for Symbian app works over both wi-fi and mobile data connections (3G/EDGE/GPRS) - unlike some mobile platforms that deliberately nobbled their Skype clients to mollify carriers. The app is free to download.

Unfortunately for non-Nokia Symbian fans the app will only work on Symbian ^1 - but plans are afoot to allow other brands to jump on the Skype bandwagon.

The Skype for Symbian app has a typical feature set:

• Make free Skype-to-Skype calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world (but beware of roaming data charges)
• Save money on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad
• Send and receive instant messages to and from individuals or groups
• Share pictures, videos and other files
• Receive calls to their existing online number
• See when Skype contacts are online and available to call or IM
• Easily import names and numbers from the phone's address book

The current Skype for Symbian application is compatible with the following Nokia touchscreen models: Nokia N97, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia X6, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia 5530 and the following non-touch devices: Nokia E72, Nokia E71, Nokia E90, Nokia E63, Nokia E66, Nokia E51, Nokia N96, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8Gb, Nokia N85, Nokia N82, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8 Gb, Nokia N79, Nokia N78, Nokia 6220 classic, Nokia 6210 Navigator and the Nokia 5320.

Skype for Symbian official site