Skype enables Internet calling on the four WiFi phones

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.