Skype Goes Live With MACH Direct Operator Billing So, while nothing is confirmed, there's a heads-up over which operators might get the facility first. As GigaOM points out, Mach - who the VoIP provider is partnering with - lists T-Mobile, Telus and Verizon Wireless among its client list. Skype tells us that the service is live today with an unnamed Russian operator, with promise of it coming to the US and Canada soon. The service has been on the cards for some time now, with some operators expressing an interest for even longer. There are no details on what arrangements between operators and Skype will look like, but from the user's perspective, it's another welcome payment option. While it's not a full embrace, it effectively means that operators could sell you Skype credit directly, and not be cut out of the loop completely. A new direct billing deal with carriers announced today, however, could prove that the two can play nice. As data bundles become more prevalent, it's natural to see Skype as a thorn in the side of mobile operators' voice offerings.
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