Skype Available on X-Series from 3, Enabled by iSkoot
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 1-- Skype is available today on X-Series handsets from 3 UK. The solution uses the iSkootMobile software and is now available in 3's UK stores in addition to being available in 3's other markets around the world beginning early 2007. X-Series customers will be able to make unlimited Skype calls from their Nokia N73, with more handsets to follow.
"This is a significant milestone, as 3 is the first mobile operator to bring Skype-enabled mobile phones to consumers," said Eric Lagier, Skype's Head of Business Development, Mobile. "Skype has been working in close partnership with iSkoot, who have helped to make the promise of mobile Skype a reality."
"We are extremely proud to be working with Skype and bringing this first-of-its-kind solution to Skype users," said Jacob Guedalia, CEO of iSkoot. "Skype is the clear leader in internet calling and now, thanks to iSkoot, it is available on mobile phones and Skype users can always stay in touch."
About Skype
Skype is the world's fastest-growing Internet communication offering, allowing unlimited free voice, video and instant messaging communication between users of Skype Software. With over 136 million registered users, Skype is available in 28 languages and is used in almost every country around the world. Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings such as making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, voicemail, call forwarding and personalization including ringtones and avatars. Skype also has relationships with a growing network of hardware and software providers.
Skype is an eBay company (NASDAQ:EBAY). To learn more visit skype.com. Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and cannot be used for emergency calling.
About iSkoot
Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., iSkoot is dedicated to becoming a leader in enabling mobile Internet telephony. iSkoot extends the reach of Internet telephony by allowing users to make and receive calls over the Web using any mobile phone. With iSkoot, Skype users are no longer bound to their PCs to make and receive calls. iSkoot enables Skype users to take advantage of Internet phone services and buddy systems to make unlimited, superior quality voice calls via next-generation peer-to-peer software from their cell phone. For more information, visit http://www.iskoot.com/.
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