We have seen signs pointing to Skype coming to the BlackBerry PlayBook since January of 2011. We also saw it again in April of 2011 in another leaked slide. I actually heard from a few sources that the reason it never launched was because Skype wanted RIM to pay them to bring their video chat platform to the PlayBook and RIM declined sort of like what Verizon did with Skype and BlackBerry. RIM has had an interesting relationship with Skype where they actually developed a Skype BlackBerry smartphone app that even Skype called “very efficient” and then scratched it because carriers did not like it.
Now we have a large clamoring of users who really want to see Skype on the BlackBerry PlayBook. Microsoft has now acquired Skype and they do not even support their own Windows Phone platform. A group of BlackBerry users have gotten together to appeal to Skype’s CEO and Vice President on February 1st to bring Skype to the BlackBerry PlayBook. You can join their appeal which started on CrackBerry forums on both Facebook and Twitter.
I wish you guys the best of luck! Hopefully we can turn the tide on this one now that RIM has a better relationship with Microsoft.
Thanks Phillip for pointing this one out!
Tom ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 369
Posted: January 27, 2012 at 11:13 AM EST
Awesome idea! I’m in (and it’s even on my calendar)!
dpr ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 439
Posted: January 27, 2012 at 1:55 PM EST
Bring it already!!
ofutur ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 484
Posted: January 27, 2012 at 3:03 PM EST
Bing it you mean
Joe257 ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 372
Posted: January 27, 2012 at 3:15 PM EST
SKYPE! SKYPE! SKYPE!!!!! I NEED SKYPE!
BlackBerry is known for messaging and communications. Video messaging is the next level. We need to take the PlayBook and other BlackBerrys there. Isn’t that why Microsoft bought Skype!
RIM needs to step on this too. Let’s make it happen folks!
turnex Not Registered
Posted: February 2, 2012 at 6:37 PM EST
skype for playbook..???? Simple!!!!
Just open your browser and type https://imo.im/ and you can skype, msn, google talk, jabber..etc…you name it they got it…webcoam works a treat too!!!
Copinger Not Registered
Posted: January 27, 2012 at 4:45 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9700 | OS 6.0+
Skype not only playbook but on phones as well else we will switch
albert Not Registered
Posted: January 27, 2012 at 8:07 PM EST
Expanding access to existing platforms is perhaps the most certain route to tablet success. The exclusivity nonsense that apple is pushing is not palatable to many users.
A device that does not dictate to users what to do is a welcome change. RIM must allow the playbook to be like water. So including Skype is a given really.
Shawn Not Registered
Posted: January 27, 2012 at 10:16 PM EST
Please bring it on!
richard Not Registered
Posted: January 28, 2012 at 1:20 AM EST
This is a must for an awsome tablet like playbook and for RIM to get back on track.
Miracles-Can-Happen Not Registered
Posted: January 28, 2012 at 3:18 PM EST
Skype & RIM, please make this a dream come true. I need Skype. I am a paying customer on Skype and not just a free user. I have been waiting for this for a very……. long time.
Miracles-Can-Happen Not Registered
Posted: January 28, 2012 at 3:20 PM EST
I agree with Copinger that Skype should be available on the smart phones as well. Thanks.
texasguy Not Registered
Posted: January 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9810 | OS 6.0+
Can we have a Skype/Netflix dual purpose petition?
Joe257 ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 372
Posted: January 30, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST
On complaint about the PlayBook is that it doesn’t have “phone” capabilities, even when bridged to a BlackBerry.
With video chat you can, but you need a bunch of friends who also have PlayBooks. Not even BlackBerrys can video chat
Sad! You don’t even have those friends you can call 
(
The fix? Skype, or some really popular VoIP & video chat service. Okay, Skype! I’m not even going to suggest an alternative because everything does Skype except BlackBerrys. My kids PSPs do Skype! PCs, laptops, XBox, iPhone, Android… Get the picture? Everything BUT BlackBerry! There is a bunch of folks I cannot communicate with that I need to. RIM must work to fix that!
The PlayBook, especially, as a collaborative tool should incorporate services like Skype to foster joint projects and just simply reaching out to friends and family. Here’s a killer app for the PlayBook, RIM. Please make this happen!!!!
DanielH ( View Profile) Moderator - Posts: 2490
Posted: February 3, 2012 at 9:45 AM EST
It would be awesome if Playbooks could video chat with devices so that you could chat/call basically anyone with a BlackberryID. Maybe that will come with BB10…
Karl bennion Not Registered
Posted: February 1, 2012 at 11:39 PM EST
Please give us Skype on the Playbook!
turnex Not Registered
Posted: February 2, 2012 at 6:39 PM EST
for skype on Playbook simply open your browser and type in this address https://imo.im/ and you got skype, msn, yahoo messenger etc…simple simple simple!!!
Brian Not Registered
Posted: February 3, 2012 at 3:56 PM EST
Yes – I’ve used Skype for years on the PC, and was very disappointed that my Playbook couldn’t have it.
Pankaj Not Registered
Posted: February 5, 2012 at 11:54 AM EST
Please
Let there be Skype on Playbook!!
turnex Not Registered
Posted: February 5, 2012 at 12:17 PM EST
Are you people for real?? I have posted two messages on here that show you how to get skype on your playbook and yet more people are asking for skype on playbook. I give up..!!!!
DanielH ( View Profile) Moderator - Posts: 2490
Posted: February 5, 2012 at 1:22 PM EST
While imo.im is a solution, it is a instant messenger client. This is a request for an official skype client.
asfaq hussen Not Registered
Posted: February 5, 2012 at 1:07 PM EST
hi,
we would be grateful if skype could be introduced for our bb as we are bb users and thats the reason for us to buy such expensive mobile, but alas it does not support skype wich to me was a waste of valuable money to purchase bb for my family, the ceo of bb should put his money where his mouth is and deliver
turnex Not Registered
Posted: February 5, 2012 at 4:45 PM EST
i have accessed the FULL sype menu including web cam calling using IMO…so what is it you all are after?? skype is skype whether ported through IMO or not as far as I am concerned
C Hebert Not Registered
Posted: February 6, 2012 at 9:14 AM EST
I want to keep my Blackberry equipment as it is a well developed platform, quick and secure; and, Canadian! However, I have a SKYPE account I used extensively; therefore, if you will not bring SKYPE to the Playbook within a reasonable amount of time, I will seriously consider leaving RIM for a platform that includes SKYPE>