Introducing the World's First WiFi Phones for Skype; Mobile Skype Internet Calling Now Available Without a Computer on WiFi Phones from Belkin, Edge-Core, NETGEAR and SMC

Skype, the global Internet communications company, today
announced collaboration with hardware partners to deliver the first
WiFi phones for Skype(TM) software, making Internet calling on the
move a reality. By enabling consumers to make Internet calls without a
computer, Skype is freeing people from their computers and saving them
money.
"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. "Now people can make
wireless Internet calls and enjoy the great Skype cost savings and
sound quality free of a computer."
WiFi phones are perfect to use with the WiFi access points in most
homes, offices or campuses. With Skype software pre-loaded and an
intuitive interface, Skype WiFi phones are easy to use and offer the
freedom of Internet calling without being tied to a computer. With
these WiFi phones, consumers can make Skype calls from open access
points anywhere in the world at no cost or to traditional landlines
and mobile phones at very low rates.
Skype software enables Internet calling on the four WiFi phones
announced today:

-- Belkin WiFi Phone for Skype (F1PP000GN-SK);

-- Edge-Core WiFi Phone for Skype (WM4201);

-- NETGEAR WiFi Phone for Skype (SPH101); and,

-- SMC Wi-Fi Phone for Skype (WSKP100).

The user interface and functionality available on these new WiFi
phones is as familiar and enjoyable as using Skype on a computer.
Skype users now have the ability to take Skype Contacts with them and
see who's available to talk.
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.
Combining the powerful communications functions of Skype with the
power of mobility, the new Skype Certified WiFi phones will all be
available in Q3 2006, from the Skype store at skype.com/store.

About Skype

Skype is the world's fastest-growing Internet communication
offering, allowing unlimited free voice and video communication
between Skype users. Skype is available in 27 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.

Skype, SkypeIn, SkypeOut, Skype Me, Skype Certified, Skypecasts,
associated logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.