Hooray, iPhone users can now make video calls on 3G, even to other platforms, say Skype, but using the popular Fring app. Or not…
The new option proved to be too popular, overwhelming Fring’s servers. This morning Fring announced suspension of support for Skype.
The biggest losers are Android users on all carriers but Verizon, which apparently has an exclusive deal with Skype, preventing all others from offering the Skype app via the Android marketplace. For them, the workaround has been to use Fring to connect to Skype. Until now 
So let me get this straight….Skype has put pressure on Fring to remove their app from Fring, thus essentially preventing people who are not Verizon subscribers from using Skype on a cell phone (at least until Skype releases an app for competing cell phone providers)? I am a Verizon subscriber but, I’m sorry, the Skype app is not a very appealing option since it doesn’t even allow for video calling, which I used to be able to do through Fring using Skype. What’s up with that? Skype ought to wise up……..