Expected to be fully released in April, today the Skype for Windows Phone beta is available for download. The beta app is available to download on the Windows Phone Marketplace for those who want to test it.

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Starting today, download the beta version directly from your Windows Phone or at the Marketplace from your computer to test drive Skype for Windows Phone and share your feedback with us.

Skype for Windows Phone Beta supports the most important Skype features you've come to know and love. And you will be especially thrilled by the clean and simple Skype experience that the Metro user interface delivers on your Windows Phone. It has never before been so easy to connect with the people you care about most.

Although Skype allows users to make audio and video calls over 3g, 4g and WiFi. To ensure a better quality of the call it is recommended to be used with a WiFi connection.

Built on Microsoft's new user interface, it makes use of the Metro style, and delivers a clean and simple interface.

• Make and receive voice/video calls and instant messages to anyone else using Skype, whether on a Windows Phone, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, PC or television.
• Use your Skype account for free at home, at work, or on-the-go (WiFi connection or mobile data plan required)