Cheapest unlocked phone that will run Skype (for wi-fi)

MarkBargain

I'd like a cheap unlocked phone (preferably with a physical keyboard rather than touch-screen) that can run Skype to be used on wi-fi. e2save sell a refurbished Nokia C3-00 for £34.90 + £10.00 airtime and that looked perfect, but it seems this phone cannot run Skype. Does anyone have any suggestions?

rwalton159

San Francisco will run Skype and although around £80 - £90, it will do so much more besides.

You soon get used to touch screen

Free unlock too

grumbler

The cheapest android T-mobile Pulse costs about £30 and about £15 to unlock.

sebtomato

I don't think you want to go for something lower spec than the San Francisco to run Skype, as it seems to struggle occasionally with it.

MarkBargain

I have a San Fran myself, and I agree they are really good. I was looking for my girlfriend's mother though and she is not keen on a touch screen. Still, maybe it's best to convince her!

ioscorpio

Get a Huawei U7510 from Argos on 3 for £19.99 and use skype for free without having to top up. Downside it is locked to 3 and it's touchscreen.

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500002701&langId=-1&searchTerms=5184206

MarkBargain

Thanks for the suggestion, but I wanted full Skype rather than Three skype so that it can be used abroad using wi-fi (I think Three's Skype only works on their mobile network). A Blackberry style phone would be ideal.

elvinag79

You will find many android based mobile phones , runs skype best, but my personal experience ask me to suggest you Fransisco.

siamese0109

MarkBargain - did you ever get a phone and what did you go for in the end? I'm in the same situation - I just want one to take to Spain for use whilst I'm there and don't really want to spend more than absolutely necessary!

cgk1

I run skype all the time on the San Franciso - works fine.