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3 of UK Marries Itself to Skype; Shakes Up the Mobile Market [GigaOM]
gigaom.com - 4/26/2009
3 of UK Marries Itself to Skype; Shakes Up the Mobile Market [GigaOM]
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Ever since Skype’s iPhone client enabled Skype-to-Skype calls (and send IMs) for free over Wi-Fi, I’ve been wondering what the next step towards the mobilization of Skype would be. The answer came today by the way of 3 UK, a 3G wireless operator. The company unveiled a new $3, ...
First Google Android Netbooks spotted
blogs.computerworld.com - 4/21/2009
First Google Android Netbooks spotted
— blogs.computerworld.com — Certainly this can't be it. The first Google Android netbook should definitely be more monumental than this... $100-$200 device from SkyTone. read more (more) First Google Android Netbooks spotted

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techradar.com - 4/20/2009
Skype heading to Nintendo DSi? | News | TechRadar UK
— techradar.com — It looks highly likely that leading VoIP software Skype will be heading to the Nintendo DSi at... some point in the near future, with the company exclusively confirming with TechRadar that it would be technically possible to develop a version for ... (more) Skype heading to Nintendo DSi? | News | TechRadar UK

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three.co.uk - 4/24/2009
Company - 3G Network - Skype
— three.co.uk — Free calls forever In a world first, 3 UK has opened up its network to allow anyone... with a 3 SIM and a compatible 3 handset to enjoy unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls and messages without ever having to pay. From 1 May, there will be no data charges or ... (more) Company - 3G Network - Skype

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Engadget Mobile:  3 UK promises free mobile Skype calls until the end of time

Engadget:  3 UK promises free mobile Skype calls until the end of time

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3 UK promises free mobile Skype calls until the end of time
Engadget Mobile — ... start May 1st for any compatible 3 headset, and later this summer it'll expand to every 3G phone on the network. The company says it sees the initiative as a win to everyone, not just the customers, as the hope is it'll lessen calls to people on other networks, which carries a hefty Mobile Termination Rate fee. Whatever the reasons, we're just happy to see at least one company embracing the VoIP service. We (and Nokia) can only hope this move is somehow contagious. [Via GigaOM] 3 UK promises free mobile Skype calls until the end of time originally ...

3 UK promises free mobile Skype calls until the end of time
Engadget — ... start May 1st for any compatible 3 headset, and later this summer it'll expand to every 3G phone on the network. The company says it sees the initiative as a win to everyone, not just the customers, as the hope is it'll lessen calls to people on other networks, which carries a hefty Mobile Termination Rate fee. Whatever the reasons, we're just happy to see at least one company embracing the VoIP service. We (and Nokia) can only hope this move is somehow contagious. [Via GigaOM] Filed under: Cellphones 3 UK promises free mobile Skype calls until ...

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