It is now over three months since AT&T's announcement and we are yet to see Skype running over 3G. So why hasn't this happened? Why hasn't AT&T delivered on its promise? The answers to these questions are supposedly with Apple . Apparently, it is not AT&T, but Apple that has chosen not to let these iPhone apps run over the 3G network.
In a recent article on their website, Seth Weintraub from 9to5Mac quotes a Skype employee as saying:
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AT&T on Tuesday said it has made the necessary changes to enable voice over IP iPhone apps to run on its wireless network.

Before Tuesday, VoIP apps would only work over a Wi-Fi network. In other words, if you wanted to use Skype to call a friend, you had to be connected to a regular Internet wireless network. Once you were out of range of that network, the call would end.

AT&T said it informed Apple (more…)

In late summer, AT&T said it was taking a fresh look at VoIP capabilities on iPhone for use on AT&T’s 3G network, consistent with its regular review of device features and capabilities to ensure attractive options for consumers.
“iPhone is an innovative device that dramatically changed the game in wireless when it was introduced just two years ago,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets. “Today’s decision (more…)

Developers have always had to face rough weather getting theirVoIP iPhone Appsapprovedas AT&T restricts such apps to work only over Wi-Fi. Apple has in fact particularly agreed to consult AT&T before approving any app that is VoIP based. As a result, VoIP apps including those of
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The approval of the Vonage iPhone app should come as a breather for Google since their app functions (more…)

In spite of the recent strides taken in the field of 3G, Skype has really not been able to build a stronghold in the mobile VoIP market. This is because, the network carriers have imposed stringent restrictions to check the proliferation of the mobile VoIP services.That is the reason why in spite of having launched an awesome iPhone app back in March this year, Skype has only had limited proliferation.According to John Silverman, CEO of Skype:
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Vonage announced Tuesday that its mobile voice over Internet Protocol app has been approved for use by Apple on the iPhone and iPod Touch.

The Internet telephone service provider said it’s conducting a beta test of the app and that general availability will be announced at a later date.

Last week Apple confirmed that Vonage’s request for app approval was being held up (more…)

Vonage is a VoIP network and SIP company that provides telephone service via a broadband connection.
last week that the approval of their iPhone app had got delayed due to some technical issue. But looks like the issue has been resolved as they just made an announcement that their iPhone app has been approved by Apple :
“Vonage has announced that Apple approved its mobile application for iPhone and iPod Touch. Vonage is currently conducting a (more…)