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Skype, the global Internet communications company announced
collaboration with hardware partners to deliver the first Wi-Fi phone for Skype
software, making Internet calling on the move, a reality. By enabling consumers
to make Internet calls without a computer, Skype is freeing people from their
computers and saving them money.
"We want to give people the freedom to move around while
talking and have access to Skype wherever they are - whether in front of a
computer or while moving around the home or office," said Stefan Oberg,
GM-Hardware, Skype. "Now people can make wireless Internet calls and enjoy
the great Skype cost savings and sound quality free of a computer."
Wi-Fi phones are perfect to use with the Wi-Fi access points
in most homes, offices or campuses. With Skype software pre-loaded and an
intuitive interface, Skype Wi-Fi phones are easy to use and offer the freedom of
Internet calling without being tied to a computer. With these Wi-Fi phones,
consumers can make Skype calls from open access points anywhere in the world at
no cost or to traditional landlines and mobile phones at very low rates.
Skype software enables Internet calling on the four Wi-Fi
phones announced recently. This includes Belkin Wi-Fi phone for Skype
(F1PP000GN-SK), Edge-Core Wi-Fi phone for Skype (WM4201), Netgear Wi-Fi phone
for Skype (SPH101), and SMC Wi-Fi phone for Skype (WSKP100).
The user interface and functionality available on these new
Wi-Fi phones is as familiar and enjoyable as using Skype on a computer. Skype
users now have the ability to take Skype contacts with them and see who's
available to talk.
he easy to use devices come with everything built-in to
connect to Skype via any personal, business or free public Wi-Fi access point
that does not require browser authentication. The phones are extremely easy to
set-up and use with automatic synchronization to a Skype account and contacts.
The devices support common Wi-Fi encryption protocols including WEP, WPA, and
WPA2 with PSK support. Combining the powerful communications functions of Skype
with the power of mobility, the new Skype certified Wi-Fi phones will all be
available in Q3 2006, from the Skype store at skype.com/store.
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