Friday, 21 July 2006
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Skype has announced the first WiFi phones for Skype software, enabling Internet calling on the move without a computer. Skype announced that Accton Technology's Edge Core, Belkin, Netgear, and Standard Microsystems will all release WiFi handsets later this quarter.
The easy to use devices come with everything built-in to connect to Skype via any personal, business or free public WiFi 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 WiFi encryption protocols including WEP, WPA, and WPA2 with PSK support.
"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, General Manager Hardware for Skype.
The new Skype Certified WiFi phones will all be available in Q3 2006, from the Skype store at skype.com/store.
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