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Skype Introduces Cordless Phones for Mass Consumers

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Skype, the global Internet communications company, announced the release of cordless phones that do not require a running computer, enabling users to make and receive both Skype calls over the Internet and traditional landline calls. This new class of phone is provided by well-known hardware partners of Skype, including Philips and NETGEAR. The cordless phones offer increased mobility throughout the home or office, giving consumers the freedom and flexibility of not being tethered to their computer.

Key Takeaways:

  • Skype has partnered with Philips and NETGEAR to introduce PC-free cordless phones, allowing users to make and receive calls without a running computer.
  • The cordless phones, Philips VOIP841 and NETGEAR's cordless phone for Skype, can make and receive traditional landline calls through a landline line connection.
  • Existing Skype users can sign into their account and download all their contacts to the cordless phone.
  • The phones have a full color graphic display, simplified calling features with an integrated contact list, and an enhanced speakerphone with great voice clarity.
  • The Skype Certified Philips VOIP841 cordless phone will be available for the 2006 holiday season.
  • Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings, including making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, voicemail, call forwarding, and personalization.
  • Skype has relationships with a growing network of hardware and software providers, including Philips and NETGEAR.
  • The cordless phones are designed to work with Skype software and meet Skype's high usability and technical quality standards.

Statistics:

  • 27 languages are supported by Skype.
  • Skype is used in almost every country around the world.
  • The Philips and NETGEAR cordless phones have a full color graphic display.
  • The cordless phones have simplified calling features with an integrated contact list.
  • The Skype Certified Philips VOIP841 cordless phone will be available for the 2006 holiday season.
  • The cordless phones have an enhanced speakerphone with great voice clarity.
  • Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings, including making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, voicemail, call forwarding, and personalization.

Sources:

  • Skype press release, August 31, 2006
  • Philips press release
  • NETGEAR press release
  • Skype website
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  • Skype Limited press release
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