You know we are huge fans of global sim cards and using VOIP on the iPhone to avoid expensive phone charges while traveling internationally. The latest app we have tried with good success is the Acrobits SIP Phone, $7.99. The app itself does not provide you any phone service. What it allows you to do is connect to your favorite VOIP provider be it Vonage or our favorite, Voip.Ms (See a brief summary of Voip.MS at the end of this review). There is a complete list of certified providers on …

Jajah adds calling and texting to iPod Touch
If you own an iPhone or Touch and would like to make calls via WiFi check out this new application from JaJah.
Read the article on CNET http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10157705-94.html?tag=mnco
Visit the Jajah web site.
You may also want to check out Truphone to use Skype on your iPhone or touch.

What is Palringo? Palringo is a novel Instant Messaging program that runs on a variety of phones and PCs. Palringo allows you to instantly exchange text, photos and vocal IMs with individuals or groups. It supports MSN, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger, GoogleTalk, AIM, …

Article about Fring! Coming soon. Want to do lots of things on your phone with a single application. Check out Fring.
From the Fring Website:
fring™ is a mobile internet service & community that enables you to access & interact with your social networks on-the-go, make free calls and live chat with all your fring, Skype®, MSN® Messenger, Google Talk™, ICQ, SIP, Twitter, Yahoo!™ and AIM®* friends using your handset’s internet connection rather than costly cellular airtime minutes.
Bringing PC-benefits to the mobile, fring will empower you with mobility and availability as never …