“Verizon on Tuesday announced it had partnered with Skype to bring cheap international calls and Skype PC calls to select Verizon smartphone users…
Starting in March, users with nine Verizon smartphones will be able to make calls using Skype Mobile on Verizon’s high-rated voice network without using any voice minutes…

Skype users will be able to make unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls using their Verizon Wireless service plan and make international calls at Skype’s SkypeOut rates, which are much lower than Verizon’s…

The app will run in the background, letting Verizon subscribers receive Skype calls on their phones as well. Users will need both voice and data plans to use the app, but Skype calls will not use voice minutes.

Several great Verizon phones will work with the new Skype service. Newer favorites like the Motorola Droid, HTC Droid Eris, BlackBerry Storm2, and the BlackBerry Tour 9630 will work with Skype Mobile. Other models like the reliable Curve 8530 and the upcoming Motorola Devour, plus the discontinued BlackBerry Curve 8330 and Curve 8830 will also be part of the new service.

If you already have a compatible Verizon phone, great. But if you’re thinking of buying a new handset that will take advantage of the new Skype-Verizon service, the touch screen Motorola Droid, HTC Droid Eris, and BlackBerry Storm2 would all serve you well. ” ( via pcmag.com ) by Sean Ludwig

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“Working remotely is on the dream list for a lot of people with a sense of wanderlust…

Even if your work isn’t travel related, having a job that lets you move around certainly makes life more enjoyable…

So how do you run your business from anywhere? Here’s a quick guide to the essential tools you’ll need if you want to pick up and run your business from all corners of the globe.

Invest in a good computer

This may sound like a no-brainer, but if you’re serious about running a business that can be executed from anywhere, your computer is going to be one of your main investments.

Some businesses are obviously more computer dependent than others, but at a bare minimum you’re going to need it to do business transactions via the Internet, keep track of your finances, etc. So don’t skimp! Make a list of everything you are going to need your computer to do, and buy accordingly. Invest in insurance for your technology as well; dealing with a computer crash on your own is no business owners dream.

Skype

Skype, the Internet telephone service, is an excellent tool for keeping in touch with business partners and clients. Maintaining more than an email relationship is an important part of business relationships; people want to have real conversations, and taking time to hop on a 30 minute conference call can answer many more questions than a day’s worth of email can.

If your business clients have their own Skype accounts, you can talk for free. Otherwise, invest a few dollars in Skype Out, which allows you to call landlines for inexpensive rates. If you’re running a business where having a telephone number is useful, you can also purchase Skype In, which gives you a phone number that people can call from a regular landline as well as voicemail. You can also conveniently use the service from your iPhone.

Back up

With any work that you’re doing, you’ll want to be sure to back it up. External hard drives have become much less expensive these days and are an excellent investment. You’ll be able to store documents, photos and beyond, ensuring that everything you’ve produced in your business is in a safe place.

A lot of my fellow freelancer and adventurer friends use the LaCie Rugged. You can also use online tools for backing up and storing data like Evault and Ibackup.” ( via  matadorlife.com) by  Anna Brones

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More info on Skype

Call phones from Skype
The great, wallet-friendly way to call phones and mobiles directly from Skype.
Call abroad from just 2.1¢ per minute.
Save on calls to cellphones abroad.
Same call rate any time of the day, any day of the week.

It’s easy to call phones and mobiles abroad directly from Skype.

The clever guide inside Skype will help you dial the number the right way (including those tricky plusses or double zeroes you need sometimes) and you can just chat away. Pay as you go or monthly plans available.

We used it on recent trips to Mexico and London-worked great. And don’t forget web cam calls  > Skype account to Skype account are free.

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You give up a lot of time with your family when you travel for work, but these five tips can make staying in touch easier.

1. Skype
Talk to your family – over your computer

2. Webcam
You can make your Skype conversations even more up-close-and-personal with the addition of a Webcam.

3. Social Networking Website
Joining an online networking program like Facebook or MySpace isn’t just for teens anymore.

4. Calling Card
From spotty hotel cell reception to dead batteries, every business traveler should have a back-up communication method.

5. Cell Phone

Always on hand, your cell phone is the easiest way to stay in touch.” (via about.com) by Greig Waddell

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We’ve used Skype on our last two trips out of US to call back home- works great

Call any time of day, any day of the week without the need for a long term contract. You can choose a subscription to call a country that’s different from the one you live in. Also, you can make calls using your subscription from any other country – great for when you’re traveling.

Special Offer: Purchase a 12-month subscription before May 6, 2009 and get 25% off. Discount shown in checkout.

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Also available

Skype for iPhone is here

Skype for Blackberry coming in May