3 Launch Skypephone In The UK
As expected I received 2 free Skypephones today courtesy of 3’s PR machine, as part of the new 3 Skypephone service launch today in the UK. The new mobile will allow users to make free calls to other Skype users, as well as free instant messaging. It’s a cute little handset, but I’m struggling to see how users will use it.
The Skypephone is a 3G handset, with an mp3 player, 2MP camera and internet access but it can’t make Skype In or Skype Out calls so you will still need to make normal mobile calls for most chats.
In the UK it will cost £49.99 on a Pay As You Go contract, but you have to spend a minimum of £10 a month in order to get free Skype calls. Contract customers can get a free Skypephone.
I could potentially give my second handset to my girlfriend who I spend a ridiculous amount of time on the phone with for free calls, but I get so many free mins on my T-Mobile price plan that I don’t need to save money and I’m pretty sure she wouldn’t want to carry a second handset around with her anyway.
The 3 Skypephone service will be available in the UK on the 2 Nov 07, and will be shortly available in Australia, Italy, Hong Kong, Sweden, Denmark, Austria and Republic of Ireland.
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Pingback by December Competition: Win 4 Skypephones!! | Connected Internet on 7 December 2007:
[...] from Skype gave me two free Skypephones worth £49.99 each pre-loaded with £50 credit on the launch day. That’s £100 in real money, or over $200 in play [...]
Comment by Sergio on 21 November 2007:
@ceedee i hadn’t noticed that the skypephone was that reasonably priced
Comment by ceedee on 12 November 2007:
@Sergio - well I don’t think you’ll get anything like the N95 for £50 payg or free on a £12/month tariff!
But keep on looking!
Comment by Sergio on 12 November 2007:
I would say i would want a branded mobile phone. The sort of spec i would be interested in would be on a n95. sat nav. 5mp camera etc..
Comment by ceedee on 11 November 2007:
@Sergio - from what I’ve read, the Skypephone looks to be a pretty good 3G mobile phone. What do you want it to do that isn’t included?
Comment by Sergio on 11 November 2007:
i dony see the point of skypephone. I’d rather buy a proper mobile
Comment by Matt on 2 November 2007:
A very wise choice too Everton - they give away an incredible amount of free minutes each month. I even managed to have 3 contract phones running at one point this year, although that’s a story saved for another time!
Comment by Everton on 1 November 2007:
I’m the same Matt - I don’t need VoIP as my T-mobile plan covers my needs