Back in 2009, Skype announced a Lite version for BlackBerry users, which never came, and which caused, and still goes on causing, much disappointment. Four years later (in the world of technology, that's more like four light-years), now that Skype has moved under Microsoft custody, a version of Skype is finally released for BlackBerry. Skype has annouced it, but I have been to BlackBerry App World to check it for myself. It is true finally. One huge limitation: it works only on BlackBerry's latest Q10 and Z10 platforms. So, if you have been one of the deceived BlackBerryans, you have to invest. Get Skype for your BlackBerry there.

If you still can't use Skype on your BlackBerry, you will want to consider other VoIP apps for BlackBerry in order to make free and cheap calls worldwide.

Many believe that communication, be it residential or business, still hangs on the landline. However, smartphones have been quite convincing lately, specially for businesses, when powered with VoIP. So, can we run a business only with smartphones?

Kelly Lindner outlines the pros, cons and how-to's of running a smaller or start-up business with smartphones. She explores several angles of this business telephony strategy, including key benefits, such as cost savings and the ability to conduct business anywhere at any time; and potential issues, such as devices losing power, Internet connection or phone service unexpectedly. Read more

Ooma's basic residential phone plan is already quite rich in features, apart from giving free unlimited calls to US phones. If you still are not happy with just buying the harware and making free calls ever after, you can have a long list of more features against a monthly fee. Features you might not be requiring, save for the free calling to all Canada phones, for example, or the additional line, or multi-ringing. Read more