Verizon customers enjoyed Skype earlier this year and it was a great impression for them. Because of locked up a long term exclusive deal, Skype removed the Skype Lite client from the Android Market and only Verizon customers were allowed to download the full version of their app.

Now, a great rumor floating in the air that Skype Mobile for Android will be coming to all carriers around the globe and it will happen later this year. Android users can currently connect to Skype through apps like Fring and Nimbuzz, but many have longed for the official client.

Fring and Qik  also engaged with Skype with their own video calling service. Over one third of Skype’s calls happen via video so it makes sense for them to implement this feature now that we have Android phones with front-facing cameras.

“We will be bringing a direct to consumer app to the Android marketplace later this year. This application will be available for all consumers globally to download regardless of carriers. We’re betting big on video, and we intend to set the bar on mobile video calling, and it’s something we’re going to do this year.”Brianna ReynaudSkype PR.

Source: Skatter Tech