Truphone has just announced the debute of the ability to make and receive Skype calls and instant messaging to the entire Skype user base from its iPhone and iPod touch applications. The service is scheduled to be available to all customers during the week of January 12th. Truphone customers on both Apple devices can now reach their Skype friends via their Skype IDs.


Truphone also announced the availability of well full two-way instant messaging over MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and Google Talk on the iPhone, which would be available on the week of January 12th. Customers can also make and receive voice calls on Google Talk; calling functionality will be added to MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger in the coming weeks.

“The introduction of Skype calling and instant messaging represents yet another breakthrough for Truphone,” said Geraldine Wilson, Truphone CEO. “What this means for Truphone’s customers is that they can now call or message all their Skype friends using their iPhone or iPod touch. This allows iPhone and iPod touch users to have a choice in how they stay in touch with friends and colleagues around the world-all within the one application.”

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