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Wireless Carriers Are Wrong to Cripple Skype for iPhone (PC World)

 
PC World - Everybody loves the idea of cheap VoIP calls on cell phones. Everybody, that is, except for wireless carriers who charge usurious fees for voice and data plans. Cellular providers around the globe are placing restrictions on Skype for iPhone and other Internet phone services, and that’s bad news for consumers. (link)

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