Skype 3.0 for Windows® Phones
Call, instant message and more with Skype on your device.
Before you download: connect your device to your computer by USB cable or Bluetooth. Also check Microsoft® ActiveSync® is running on your PC. Don't have it? Install it from www.microsoft.com/downloads.
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New in this version:
- Send files.
Free to send spreadsheets, photos, music and other files Skype-to-Skype. - Send texts (SMS).
Great value texts to mobiles abroad, and a great way to avoid roaming charges abroad if you text on Skype from a WiFi zone.
Available in Skype 3.0 for Windows® Phones
- Free Skype-to-Skype calls.
- Free instant messaging.
- Call phones and mobiles with Skype Credit or a subscription.
For the best call quality, we recommend you sign in to Skype from a WiFi connection. You can also sign in from a 3G connection, but your operator's data charges will apply.
You can download it directly on to your phone and install it straight away, or you can save it to your PC and transfer it on to your Windows® Phone device. See our easy downloading guide for step-by-step help.
System requirements
- Compatible device with Windows Mobile Professional or Windows Mobile Standard; versions 5, 6 and 6.1. Compatible devices: Pocket PC, Classic or Professional; Smartphone and standard devices.
- You need a minimum 12MB of free storage memory on your device to install Skype or 6MB free if you are installing from a memory card.
- Please note that data usage costs apply for using Skype over 3G mobile networks (EDGE, EV-DO and UMTS), so we recommend an unlimited data plan.
- WiFi connection or 3G/2G data connection (we cannot guarantee voice quality over 3G/2G. You may also be liable to additional data charges so please check with your operator before using).
- Use a headset for the best sound quality on calls.
Download details
- Current version: 3.0.0.256 Release date: June 29, 2009