November 9, 2005

The WiFi Skype Phone

by Guy Brighton

3060000000053173A phone that supports Skype (without the need of a computer) and makes calls using WiFi is due for launch next year, Engadget reports. The WiFi SkyFone WM1185-T from Accton starts shipping early next year with a retail price of below $150. In theory, WiFi phones should have a huge impact on the telecoms market (esp as they don’t have to place calls through regular cell phone network careers) - but should we be interested in this phone? You tell us.

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3 Responses to “The WiFi Skype Phone”

  1. Michael Steverson
    Posted from: 67.129.183.180

    November 9th, 2005 at 5:03 pm

    Actually, this is not that new a thing.
    SkyNET has this sort of phone in the works for a launch early next year.

    We also, right now, have a USB soft-phone based appliance that will allow you to place a WiFi VoIP call with the laptop you already have.
    All you need is a Hot Spot. Starbuck’s, Mickey D’s, the airport…anywhere.

    Regards,

  2. Michael Rhodes
    Posted from: 217.205.66.50

    November 10th, 2005 at 8:24 am

    Wireless VOIP phone

    It will allow you to make phone calls using your broadband connection, whether you are at home, in your office, or at a public hotspot. Probably a reason why e-bay bought skype?

    https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=598126&native_or_pdf=pdf

  3. Michael Steverson
    Posted from: 67.129.183.180

    November 10th, 2005 at 1:17 pm

    You can do this right now with the USB phone I mentioned earlier.
    Your broadband connection or at some Hot Spot….it works anywhere.

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