Nimbuzz anybody?

[detn8r]

So a friend just introduced me to Nimbuzz. Allows you to chat with contacts from a number of social media sites & instant messaging clients (WLM, AIM, Yahoo.. etc).. but it also allowed for Skype.

I'm still not sure what to make of it, specifically since I haven't been able to get myself setup with Skype.

As far as I can see, it's allowing you to make Skype to Skype calls via your smartphone's internet. Correct me if I'm wrong (please!), but it seems like a really decent way to make some free calls on your cell...

Has anyone had any experience with this and can chime in? Thx.

[patndoris]

I've used the desktop version of Nimbuzz off and on for a few years. However, I've just recently added my Skype account and haven't tested it out. I must say I've always thought of Nimbuzz as one of the under-appreciated programs. It's still listed as beta after almost 2 years, but it's been a decent program all along and there has been a lot of development over that time.

To answer your question, yes, according to the information you can make Skype to Skype calls from Nimbuzz and it will simply use your data plan minutes. So having an unlimited data plan and/or using a free wi-fi connection is almost a must. But yes, if you have overseas contacts or don't have included long distance - Nimbuzz might be a good mobile solution for you.

I've always been impressed with it, and was always a bit disappointed I couldn't get the mobile app for my cell phone. Well, with the iPhone I have it now! At least until Astra is approved for iPhone, Nimbuzz will be my app of choice for on the go multi-client IM.