Skype preps WiFi phones for launch
Skype has grown in popularity since its launch, and recent moves like allowing free calling within the US and Canada have served to entice even more users into giving the VoIP service a shot. The limiting factor, of course, is that users are tethered to their PCs or the range of special cordless phones designed to work with the service.
Skype users will soon be untethered, thanks to a new lineup of WiFi phones. Scheduled for introduction later this month and in August, the phones from NETGEAR and Belkin will come preloaded with Skype software and can be used at any open WiFi spot. While the phones are pricey, starting at US$189 for the Belkin phone, they could prove attractive for those who frequent locations bathed in WiFi like college campuses.
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