Skype available on X-Series from 3, enabled by iSkoot

CAMBRIDGE, MA – December 1, 2006 – Skype is today available on X-Series handsets from 3 UK. The solution uses the iSkootMobile software and is now available from 3 UK stores and in 3's other markets around the world from early 2007. X-Series customers will be able to make unlimited Skype calls from their Nokia N73, with more handsets to follow.

"This is a significant milestone, as 3 is the first mobile operator to bring Skype-enabled mobile phones to consumers," said Eric Lagier, Skype's Head of Business Development, Mobile. "Skype has been working in close partnership with iSkoot, who have helped to make the promise of mobile Skype a reality."

"We are extremely pleased to be working with Skype to bring this first-of-its-kind solution to Skype users," said Jacob Guedalia, CEO of iSkoot. "Skype is the clear leader in internet calling and now, thanks to iSkoot, it is available on mobile phones and Skype users can always stay in touch."

About Skype

Skype is the world's fastest-growing Internet communication offering, allowing unlimited free voice, video and instant messaging communication between users of Skype Software. With over 136 million registered users, Skype is available in 28 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.

About iSkoot

San Francisco-based iSkoot brings leading internet services like Skype to mobile handsets around the world, delivering rich consumer experiences with minimal impact on operator networks.

iSkoot launched the first and only carrier-grade, carrier-deployed Skype-for-Mobile application in 2006, and now powers the Mobile World Congress award-winning 3 Skypephone currently sold in eight countries on three continents.

iSkoot takes advantage of the voice-optimized circuit-switched network for delivery of voice communications, in keeping with its mission to engineer elegant and operator-friendly solutions to the challenge of bringing resource-intensive internet services to mobile handsets.