Skype For The Blackberry Storm For Free
Many people have been asking how to get Skype on the Blackberry Storm, iSkoot is the solution and I have found the best way to get a free Skypre client for the Blackberry Storm. I will first explain what Skype is, if you already know just jump to the second paragraph. Skype is an interesting service that allows you to make and receive calls for free on your PC, you can also chat and do video calls, now the good news is that you can get Skype on your Storm!
The software that enables the Blackberry Storm to use Skype is called iSkoot, it is free to download but there are still some charges, but they come from Skype not from iSkoot. You can make calls for free over your unlimited data plan, but you will need Skype credits to receive calls to your Blackberry Storm. If you know how to handle it to only make, but not receive calls, you can use Skype on your Blackberry Storm completely free!
The free Skype client for the Blackberry Storm is definitively a very good free app for the Storm, there are thousands of apps for the Storm but clearly, Skype and iSkoot is one of the best apps right now for your Blackberry Storm. Getting this free software to work in your Storm is very easy, just head here: and follow the instruction to install Skype on your Storm. If you have any problem just leave a comment and we’ll help you! Hint: Get iSkoot you can find the Blackberry Storm under ”Blackberry” rather than your carrier.
May 2nd, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Has anyone used this program? I’ve downloaded it but Im wondering a few things like: 1: once you download it and sign on through your strom are all the calls you make through the program free. 2: in the description of the program it says its free on out going calls but your incoming calls are not…is that on all your incoming calls even if your not logged in on your strom? Thanks for any info.
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:01 am
I have a storm under contract in Australia that includes unlimited email and internet, but charges extra for streaming. I really want to get a skype app for my storm as my carrier vodafone does not offer one and i’m wondering how this app would affect my bill. Does anyone know of any other skype apps for the storm that would not require streaming?
May 14th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
I have downloaded and it works fine so far made a call but that person did not pick up !!! The only thing is that the keyboard is always on and there is no option on making it go away not with your finger not looking for an options. Does anyone know why this is or is everyone also experiencing this same problem (it might be the software that I’m running but I’m at 141!! Strange)
June 10th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Hey Edward, I downloaded iSkoot but when calling out it’s still coming off my skype credit, I thought it was free. Can you help???
June 11th, 2009 at 12:40 am
I think they changed their policy after I made the post, LONG time since I don’t use iSkoot!
June 20th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
iSkoot have the robust ability to route your Skype calls over the voice channel that your Skype calls sound matches the quality of your normal phone calls.
July 11th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
I have downloaded this app and started using it. It is very anoying that the keyboard stays up all the time and the view will not change to a horizontal view. It would be nice if this was written to take advantage of the Storm i.e. BlackBerry 9530. Anyone know when this app will be upgraded to support the Storm?
July 12th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Hi I went to the website and clicked on Blackberry but was unable to locate the STORM in the menu… Everything (Bold, Curve, etc) else is there… just not the Storm… Can you please tell me what I’m doing wrong :S
July 22nd, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Same here, went to the iSkoot site and no download option for the BB Storm? Have come to find nothing is easy to find for the Storm…Should have looked into this before getting it, it is always the last thing to get anything new…..
August 22nd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Hi, I am trying to download the app but I could not find the storm under blackberry. Any suggestions
August 24th, 2009 at 1:34 am
Thank, it help me for communication
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:54 am
Hi, I am trying to download the app but I could not find the storm under blackberry. Any suggestions
September 13th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I just downloaded iskoot for my blackberry storm 9500 on vodafone. (I chose blackberry either curve or bold 9000 series on the drop down list)
I made the skype test-call and it seems to be working fine.
Once I ended that call, I noticed that my phone was really slow; it actually froze for like couple of mins!
I then sent a chat message to one of my contacts and now I am unable to get back to my contacts menu screen. It seems to be stuck on the chat menu screen, instead of the contacts menu screen.
I tried pressin every button at the bottom of the screen; including the contacts icon which is located below, but still doesnt seem to work!
Any suggestions will be must appreciated!
Cheers
September 13th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
ok…. I retract my previous statement about application not responding after having just rebooted my Blackberry Storm is all seems to be working fine!
November 12th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Hello, Do you have to download Skype first before downloading iskoot? I went to skype.com/m and it said it was not available for my phone which is the storm 9530. what can I do? can you provide step by step instructions for downloading AND INSTALLING skype and iskoot? It would be much appreciated.
November 12th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I have successfully downloaded Skype and the test call worked but now I dont know how to make a call, I would like to know If I can get and use the same skype plan I have on my home PC for my blackberry Storm, It is the $ 2.95 a month plan to make unlimited calls to any phone in the country. Please let me know. Thank you.
November 28th, 2009 at 3:08 am
Hey I am trying to find where to download the iskoot application for my Blackberry Storm, where did you find it at?
December 17th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Comment I installed iskoot on my storm but it has never once succeeded in connecting to skype — all I want is to be able to im my wife via skype, but it doesn’t connect at all — has anyone else had this problem?
December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
I don’t see the “9530 Storm” listed in the Blackberry or Verizon pull-downs. Where are you folks getting the 9530 app??
January 23rd, 2010 at 2:35 am
Same question here. where do i get the app for the BB Storm 9530. Any suggestions please…. Thanks
February 1st, 2010 at 9:56 pm
ok I downloaded the version for bold 9000 to my storm. Once you download you then have to disable compatibility mode and the keyboard goes away and you can view in landscape mode.
February 4th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
I had the same problem, could not see the Blackberry 9500 / Storm phone, decided to go to it via my BB browser, just went to http://www.iskoot.com They recognise the model and allow you to install the correct version of iskoot. I installed it and it works fine.
Hope this helps.
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:47 pm
I found this very helpful:
http://www.rimarkable.com/blackberry-storm-usability-tip-disable-compatibility-mode
you can disable compatibility mode by going to options >> advanced options >> highlight the application that you want to disable compatibility mode on >> hit the menu button (the one with logo) >> select disable compatibility mode. Once you disable compatibility mode, restart your application. the blue border and the persistent virtual SureType keyboard should be gone. You may be able to use the application in landscape mode as well.
February 28th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
CAN YOU HELP,
i have looked for the Blackberry storm on the site u recomended “get iskoot” but there is no option for the storm . Even under the Blackberry make
Please let me know if there is a soloution to this.
Thank you
james
March 26th, 2010 at 12:45 am
Could you guys direct me where the app for Blackberry storm 2 can be downloaded from? on the ISkoot link of this article the 9550 Storm is not selectable. Do I use the 9000 Bold app instead?
April 17th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
I am trying to download it but STORM is not listed under Blackberry. Can some help me download it.
Thanks
April 21st, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Does iskoot work on the upgraded Storm software (v5) as i tried to d/load the app from the next and the screen just displayed lots of txt and code as though it was trying to display the app code as a txt file. – Any ideas or is Skype mobile now compatible with the storm? TIA
May 29th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Why i can’t signed in? Its says Sing in Falied then i was given a two options w/c is to click ok or Connection Options and under Connection Options Choices are AUTOMATIC, BIS, BES, CARRIER or TCP. Guys badly nid ur help w/c one among of the choices is to pick?pls
May 30th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Why its not working.. Does this application work over a wi-fi connection? pls nid ur reply pls
June 14th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Could anyone tell me where I could find a link to download the app for my BB Storm? It’s not in the list on iSkoot.com….
Thanks a lot guys!
BTW let me know if there is a better app available to use Skype on my BB, mainly for IM
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:10 pm
the programme doesn’t work on my BB Storm. I have installed the pack for Bold 9000, but I can’t even sign in because the keypad doesn’t respond. any consideration?
August 27th, 2010 at 8:44 am
What is the average charge for a 30 min skype call from a BB storm on Verizon in US? if I sign up, is it same log in from a PC and if so is there a charge to make Skype to Skype calls from PC? If they charge now, is it same if I call a Skype number or a mobile or landline?
September 20th, 2010 at 2:06 am
hi i just sign in for skype i hope that it work on my phone
October 21st, 2010 at 9:20 am
Cannot find storm 2 9550 under blackberry
October 22nd, 2010 at 5:01 pm
hey can you do video calling on skype from the bb storm?
November 14th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
I want to download Skye on my b.b storm but there are no option for download Skye
December 4th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
i downloaded the skype on storm 2 , i can receive phone calls but can not make any phone calls ,any ideas
January 12th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Hi, I have a BB storm & have tried installing the iskoot a couple of times. However, it says that the application is installed successfully but there is no icon to click & run the application. Plz help!!!
February 6th, 2011 at 11:08 am
Hey!! I need help, I live in Colombia and I tried to download skype on my storm. Once was installed just said: skype mobile in your cellphone is able with Verizon services at USA. Is there a way to get it and it would work here????
Thanks
February 13th, 2011 at 9:36 pm
Unable to find the model of my phone (BlackBerry Storm 9530) on the iskoot register list. Pls need ur urgent assistant. Thanks for anticipated coorperation.
March 2nd, 2011 at 12:48 am
Looks like iSkoot has ceased their Skype service.
This is a real shame.
Any other suggestions for Skype on the Torch?
Especially in Australia.
June 12th, 2011 at 2:58 am
Av bin try to download skype to my blackberry storm 9500 but I couldn’t. Pls, send me d procedure. Tnx.
June 17th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Its a good program
August 15th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Hi, I am trying to download the app but I could not find it on iskoot as it is no longer available for the storm under blackberry. Any suggestions.