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Skype Plans on its Own Dual Mode Phone

Brand recognition is quite a phenomenal draw for consumers at present. It is precisely for this reason why a great many companies in the telecommunications industry are quite set on selling mobile cordless phones of their very own to the public. This, despite the fact that these companies are not the ones that handle the manufacturing end when it comes to the handsets of these mobile cordless phones. This is not news, of course.

One only has to call to mind the LG Prada mobile cordless phone to agree. Remembering the Bang & Olufsen mobile cordless phones that were designed and distributed to popular consumer interest by Samsung is also another fine example of how quickly companies adapted to the notion of selling their own mobile cordless telephones. Of course, one has to factor in the fact that the mobile cordless phones from Prada and Samsung were designed to appeal to individuals whose first inclination is to appreciate fashion over function.

On the other hand, Skype too has already found quite a number of enthusiasts among the consumer populace so units that put particular emphasis on functionality are quite in demand as well. The rising number of Skypers attest to this fact. More and more tech adepts are switching to Skype to take care of their VoIP service.

This is likely why Skype is already making the necessary preparations as well as arrangements for developing its own mobile cordless phone. The cordless phone in question is expected to be equipped with a number of useful features, one of which is quick and convenient access to Skype. Seamless switching between calls via a Wi Fi network and a conventional cellular network is also a highly anticipated part of the package. To date, reports are saying that Skype has already established a partnership with 3 regarding this matter. The two companies are expected to start work on a mobile cordless phone that packs along 3G HSDPA when it the unit is not operating via Wi Fi.

Initial shipments of these cordless telephones are said to be to the UK, Italy, Australia, and Hong Kong.