Netgear Skype WiFi Phone SPH101 - Makes Free Internet Calls without a PC
Dial into Free Instant Calling with Skype WiFi Phone
NETGEARs Skype WiFi Phone is the worlds first wireless Internet phone that can make free calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world, anytime you have WiFi access, without a PC. All of your contacts (up to 200) are shown right on the phones color display so you will know exactly who is online. You will also be more available for your friends to call, because you no longer have to be on your PC to be connected. You can even make calls to ordinary phones using SkypeOut for just pennies a minute and NO MONTHLY FEES. With the Skype WiFi Phone, NETGEAR makes true mobile wireless Internet telephony a reality.*
For Wherever You Have WiFi Access
Now for the first time, a phone that lets you use any WiFi network to which you have access, to talk with anyone else whos also on Skype, anywhere in the world, for absolutely free.
- Call anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world for free, no PC required*
- Make and receive Skype phone calls wherever you have WiFi, wireless Internet access
- Call any phone worldwide for pennies per minute and with NO MONTHLY FEES*
- Manage your contact list and displays whos available to talk
- Can forward your calls to your mobile, landline or to another Skype Name
FAQ
Q: What is Skype WiFi Phone?
A: A wireless mobile phone that allows you to make free Internet calls to anyone who also has Skype, anytime you have a WiFi wireless Internet connection.
Q: Isnt Skype designed to just work on PCs and laptops?
A: Not anymore. Now you can walk around within a WiFi network to which you have access and talk to other Skype users anywhere in the world.
Q: On a PC, Skype shows when my contacts are online. How does that work on Skype WiFi Phone?
A: An intuitive on-screen menu lets you see the status of up to 200 of your contacts. You can see who is online and available to talk, similar to what you see on a PC.
Q: Can I use it to talk with non-Skype users?
A: For a pennies a minute and no monthly fee, you can use SkypeOut minutes to call any phone.* The SkypeIn option receives calls from non-Skype users. Skype Voicemail takes your calls when youre busy or offline. See www.skype.com for rates.
Q: How do I download Skype to the WiFi Phone?
A: NETGEARs Skype WiFi Phone is pre-loaded and ready to use with a wireless network, out of the box.
Q: Can I use the NETGEAR Skype WiFi Phone at any WiFi hotspot?
A: The Skype WiFi phone does not contain a web browser, therefore, cannot access those hotspots that require web-based login or authentication.
*For calls made through Skype and/or the SkypeOut service. Terms and conditions of the Skype services are subject to change at any time in the sole discretion of Skype Limited.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 110 x 46 x 21mm (4.33 x 1.81 x .83 in)
- Weight: 0.11kg (0.25lbs)
- Security
- Hardware-based Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 40/64-bit and 128-bit, and WPA-PSK
- Standards Capability
- 802.11g standard compliant (connects to 802.11b or 802.11g networks)
- Network Connections/Speeds
- Wireless 11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
- Battery Life
- Talk Time (typical): 2 hours
- Standby Time (typical): 20 hours
- Input
- USB Client only for charging
- Output
- USB Client only for power
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