Ajay Kumar Singh

Skype on BlackBerry Bold 9900

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When you get a Hi-Fi state of the art mobile gadget, the first thing you would want to do is to bring all the applications from your desktop to your tiny little gadget.

That’s what I also did.

The first application which I wanted to install on BlackBerry Bold 9900 was Skype. I thought installing Skype on BlackBerry Bold 9900 will be as easy as finding the application and installing it.

So I went to skype website, then visited Skype for mobile phones, entered my mobile number, received an e-mail with link to install skype. Then I downloaded skype, clicked on install and loo and behold came to know that Skype can’t be installed on BlackBerry Bold 9900.

Blackberry Bold 9900
BlackBerry Bold 9900

What a waste of time and effort and not to mention my data usage wastage too.

Conclusion – Skype on BlackBerry Bold 9900 is not available.

Well above statement is not entirely true, if you are in USA and using Verizon then you can get skype on your BlackBerry  Bold 9900. For the rest of world it is not available.

What a shame on skype! err… Microsoft.

Comments

10 responses to “Skype on BlackBerry Bold 9900”

  1. Kitty Avatar
    Kitty

    What? You can’t be serious? Are you sure you can’t use skype on BlackBerry Bold 9900?

    I was thinking of buying BlackBerry Bold and Skype is a must for me.

    Reply
  2. Mirsalam Avatar
    Mirsalam

    Да я думал высоким полете на BlackBerry 9900, получилось что Skype не устанавливается позор,а Skype обязательно для меня.

    Translated:
    Yes I thought flying high on the BlackBerry 9900 has turned out that Skype is not installed a shame, but Skype is mandatory for me.

    Reply
  3. ben tanti Avatar
    ben tanti

    I WAS DISAPPOINTED TOO WHEN I BOUGHT THE BB BOLD 9900 I THOUGHT I AM BUYING IT UNLOCKED AND COULD INSTAIL SKYPE ON IT
    OH MY GOD WHAT A RIP OFF IN CANADA AND THE GOVEREMENT DO NOTHING JUST LET THESE PEOPLE RIP US OFF NEVER AGAIN I WILL GET A BLACKBERRY WHAT A BIG MISTAKE

    Reply
  4. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    can i install any service book myself to fix it ?

    Reply
  5. Faheem Sait Avatar
    Faheem Sait

    Thanks mate. I was about to buy a BB9900 as I am a fan of BB and all my friends are on BBM, however if I cannot use skype on BB9900 it is gonna be very difficult for me.

    Do you suggest I take Iphone 4 for using skype???

    Reply
    1. Ajay Avatar
      Ajay

      Blackberry and iPhone are different gadget altogether. You can be fan of either Blackberry or iPhone. One can’t be replaced with another.

      So it all comes down to your personal choice.

      Blackberry is the best phone if you are heavy e-mailer. Blackberry was invented for e-mails and even today it’s main purpose remain the same.

      iPhone is for tap and swipe happy people. iPhone is good for browsing email/Internet and millions of apps which can make your life easier.

      If you are so reliant on skype then iPhone 4S will be your best choice.

      Reply
      1. MIRZADEL Avatar
        MIRZADEL

        Thanks for you advice .

        Reply
    2. Faheem Sait Avatar
      Faheem Sait

      Thanks man!!!

      Reply
  6. slick Avatar
    slick

    hey why is it that the bb 9900 cant use skype anywhere esle but in the USA, do you know??? Im from Trinidad.

    Reply
    1. Ajay Avatar
      Ajay

      It is a restriction put by RIM only they will be able to answer your question.

      Reply

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