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N97 On O2?
03.04.09 | Permalink | Comment?

Pocket Lint quotes O2’s PR manager as saying:
“We have to make sure the experience is right, however we haven’t ruled out stocking the N97″
This is surprising news given that O2 (and Orange) were really annoyed by Nokia’s integration of Skype on the N97.
The N97 is such a prize that networks may be willing to forgo [...]
N97 News, applications, handset news
Nokia/O2/Orange/Skype Debacle Continues
03.03.09 | Permalink | Comment?

We told you this one would roll on and things progressed since last week; both O2 and Orange have issued statements about their thoughts on the n97 and Skype deal.
O2 told ITPro.co.uk that they are:
“working with Nokia to understand the service and the business model. Our aim is to make people’s lives easier and we [...]
N97 News, handset news, industry news
UK Operators Demand Nokia N97 Stripped Of Skype
02.27.09 | Permalink | 2 Comments

We knew this one would end in tears.
It turns that out Orange and O2 are furious with Nokia for the Skype pairing.
So here’s the jist, if you don’t already know. Nokia planned to pre-load Skype, the provider that lets customers make free calls, onto their flagship n97 handset.
Citing “operator sources”, the networks may end up [...]
N97 News, applications
Nokia N97 to be fully Skype-integrated
02.17.09 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Skype is developing a VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) software for exclusive use on the n97. The Skypey-goodness will be fully integrated into all handsets before they go on sale this June.
Unlike other Nokia handsets, the N97 will feature all the high end services you’d associate with using Skype on your home computer. You’ll be [...]