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3Skypephone

3Mobile in association with Skype have launched a revolutionary, new mobile, the 3Skypephone!

Calling the world will now be free. All calls to other 3Skypephones and other Skype users are made at no cost.

The 3Skypephone comes with some great features:

• Two Megapixel camera
• Photo editing and effects function
• Video capture
• MP3 player
• Inbuilt equalizer which enhances reproduction delivering great bass
• Simple navigation for browsing the library

Calls on the 3Skypephone are truly free, there are no calling charges, no data charges and no need to buy an extra add-on. It's FREE calls to anyone, anywhere at anytime.

The 3Skypephone comes in three great colours and will be available on Pay Monthly and Pay As You Go. It will also be the only phone available on the new £12 Mix and Match 100 tariff, which offers 100 minutes or texts or any mix of the two.

All about Skype

What is Skype?

Skype is an internet service that allows you to make free voice calls to other Skype users wherever they are in the world. Skype uses the internet to allow you to talk to people all over the world for free. Now the 3 Skypephone brings this new Skype technology to mobile.

How does Skype on a mobile work?

The same way it does on a PC! If you're already a Skype user, simply enter your login details in the Skype screen on the phone and all your existing Skype buddies can be loaded into your existing contact list. Then you just choose who you want to call and you're away. If you're not already a Skype user, don't worry, you can get set yourself up on the phone itself in seconds – no computer required.

I'm not a Skype user and don't have a Skype account. Can I still enjoy all the free calls and chats the 3 Skypephone offers?

Yes, 3 Skypephone is designed so that you can set up a Skype account quickly and easily, direct from your keypad. Simply press the Skype key and select the ‘Create new account' option. Once you have reviewed and accepted the terms and conditions you can create a Skype Name and a password and click OK. Skype will then process this, setting up your new account and getting you up and running in seconds. When this is complete, you are ready to start sharing your user name with other friends who have Skype and add their Skype details to your buddy list.

Can I use the same Skype account I use on my PC on my mobile?

Yes. The 3 Skype phone has been designed to allow existing Skype users to quickly and easily enjoy Skype wherever they are. Your same Skype Name and buddies will appear wherever you choose to log in to Skype. You can't be logged in to two phones simultaneously, so if you're logged in on one device, you will need to log out of the other before you can access your Skype account on your 3 Skypephone. However, you can be logged on to your account on your PC at the same time as on your mobile.

How do I make a Skype call?

Select contacts, choose the person you want to Skype and then hit the Skype key to begin. Skype will then take several seconds or more to establish the call. You can also access your Skype contacts through the handset contact book.

What does Skype on a mobile cost?

It costs you nothing to make a Skype call to any other Skype user on your 3 Skypephone, once you have an active internet service with your network. Roaming charges will apply, if you are outside the 3 network.

What about when I phone another 3 Skypephone? Do I pay then?

No. All Skype calls between Skype users are free, no matter whether that person is using Skype on another mobile or on their PC as long as you call them using their Skype Name and not their phone number. If you choose to call a phone number, you pay standard network call charges. If you choose to call a Skype Name, you pay nothing.

What happens when people call me? Do they still have to pay to call my mobile?

Again, it depends how they call you. If a call is made from another mobile or fixed line to your mobile number, the caller pays according to their standard network charges. However, if the caller is calling from Skype on their PC or mobile, it's a free call for them and for you. So it's a great idea to encourage all your contacts to get Skype on their PC and a 3 Skypephone as their mobile so you can all enjoy free calls all the time.

How can my friend use Skype to contact me?

Skype is available on many computers as well as on handheld and wireless devices. Your friends can download Skype for free and start talking on the phone or chatting through instant messaging with you on your 3 Skypephone, or an X-Series phone. All they need to do is to add your Skype Name to their Skype contacts.