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SMC finally launches new WiFi Skype phone September 26, 2006

Thanks to Gerhard over at fonblog.de we found one of the widely announced WiFi phones is now finally available (we reported earlier). Before we digg deeper into it, though, we must warn you: it is not yet available in the USA or Canada. However, as it has some US specific agency approval it is most likely to be launched here shortly. Maybe some other vendor has exclusivity for a period of time?

SMC is launching the WSKP100 in many markets in Europe, Africa and some western Asian countries. I have checked some German online stores listed on the Where to Buy section and they seem to be available within 24 hrs at €189.- (currently $240).

The features have been widely discussed before but here are some actual facts now, taken from their website. First and foremost the phone operates without a connection to a computer. It has 802.11b/g wireless connectivity and Quality of Service (QoS) to ensure stable quality. It connects to your computer via USB 1.1 to charge and update the firmware. Security-wise it supports both WPA and WPA2 (with pe-shared keys). You can even start using it without a Skype account and use the phone to sign-up.

Here are some more features:

Display

Network Features

Wireless Features

Call Features

Power Supply

Still need more info? Here is the complete list.

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Comments»

1. Andre - November 30, 2006

Hi,
just wanted to tell you that this phone is now available for only €139 /$159.99 /£99 in the SkypeShop: http://accessories.skype.com/landingpage?p=4580&page=wifi
It’s really great cause you get a Fon Router, 500 minutes SkypeOut and 1 year voicemail for free there!