Skype Launching Mobile Phone On 29th October?


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There have been several rumours over the last couple of days that Skype will be launching a branded mobile phone in partnership wih 3 in the UK, Italy, Hong Kong and Australia.

I’ve just received an invite to a pre-launch event for an ‘exciting new product from 3′. The PR person tried to be cryptic, but I think the last sentence below gives away too much info:

We can’t divulge exact details and timings yet; suffice to say the event will be staged in a central London venue on the 29th October and run from morning to night, with members of press, product managers, 3’s top brass and hopefully, your good self. We can reveal at this stage though, that *the product marks a radical step forward in mobilising internet calls for a mass market.*

I’m going to try and attend, but if I can’t make it the PR person has promised to send me a product so that I can join in the fun on the day. It could be quite interesting, particularly if I manage to walk away with a free handset!

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About the Author: Everton is based in London and has worked in the internet and mobile space for over ten years now, and before that worked in corporate strategy and consulting. He has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University, and currently runs the Portal and online operations for one of the largest ISPs in the UK. He also writes for Windows 8 News, Windows 8 News and One Tip A Day.

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  1. Karthik says:

    How different would it be from the phones manufactured by Belkin and others? Would there be more “in-built” features so to speak?

  2. If it’d be free (or /15th the industry price), considering that Skype could use IP to bounce signals…. I’m all for it!

    Hmmm.. wonder if it’ll have tons of ads

  3. Sasha T. says:

    Skype mobile? You have got to be kidding me….

    S.

  4. Handy Karten says:

    can’t wait for this move…

  5. Everton says:

    @Handy karten

    It’s already happened! – check the related posts – http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/10/29/3-launch-skypephone-in-the-uk/

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