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CAMBRIDGE, MA - August 8, 2006 - iSkoot, the service provider
for mobile Internet communications solutions , today announced
the signing of a Co-Marketing Agreement with Skype, the global
Internet communications company, for iSkoot's solution for
mobile-PC calling. The iSkoot solution will allow mass market
Java-phones as well as high-end Smartphones to place and receive
Internet calls through SkypeTM software from their handsets,
without the need for PCs, special hardware, or WiFi hot spots.
As part of the agreement, Skype will certify iSkoot's mobile
solution for making and receiving Skype calls on mobile phones.
Once certified the product will be available for download from
the Skype web site.
"We are looking forward to working closely with Skype
to deliver true mobility, free of PCs, special hardware, or
WiFi hot spots. We are extremely pleased to be Skype's partner
for delivering a solution that will allow people to use Skype
anywhere," said Jacob Guedalia, Chief Executive Officer,
iSkoot. "This agreement benefits everyone, from handset
manufacturers and carriers to the tens of millions of Skype
users worldwide. By connecting cell and smart phones to Skype,
iSkoot software allows handset vendors and mobile operators
to gain new PC calling minutes and increase ARPU. Meanwhile,
Skype users will enjoy the benefits of Skype on their cell
phone. In addition to text messaging, they will be able to
place and receive Skype calls from their mobile phones to and
from their online contacts."
iSkoot will help free Skype users from their PCs and allow
them to connect with online contacts from anywhere, from supported
mobile phones, at any time. In addition, iSkoot will enable
Skype users to use SkypeOutTM for inexpensive calls to any
phone from their mobile handset. With the iSkoot software,
users will be able to take Skype with them wherever they go.
About iSkoot
Headquartered in Cambridge,
Mass., iSkoot is dedicated to becoming a leader in enabling
mobile Internet voice and chat services. iSkoot software allows
users to view their buddy lists, make and receive Internet
calls, and enjoy instant messaging using nearly any mobile
phone. Supported on native platforms (Symbian S60,
Blackberry, Windows Mobile, UIQ and Palm) and J2ME
platforms, the iSkoot thin-client software utilizes
the existing mobile circuit-switched network, empowering
users to enjoy mobile VoIP calling via the voice network
for superior quality voice calls. iSkoot's initial
product is Skype-certified, and support for additional
IM services is coming soon. For more information, visit www.iskoot.com.
iSkoot is a trademark of iSkoot
Inc. All other trademarks, service marks and company
names are the property of their respective owners.
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