NETGEAR announces the launch of NETGEAR Wi-Fi Phone for Skype (model SPH101), which is first of its kind in India. The phone, which has already racked up an impressive number of sales orders from Skype devotees around the world, is now available in India through national distributor Rashi Peripherals.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal, Senior Business Manager - Rashi Peripherals said, “ We are delighted to launch much awaited NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Phone for Skype users in India. NETGEAR Wi-Fi phone is the ideal solution for die-hard Skype users who are now able to take advantage of NETGEAR innovative wireless networking technology, and experience Skype in a truly mobile fashion, without a PC.”
NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Phone for Skype (SPH101) is the first publicly announced device certified to make Skype Wi-Fi Internet calling a reality for the more than 113 million registered Skype users to make unlimited free domestic and international calls to other Skype users over a wireless network without being tied to a computer.
The Wi-Fi phone will work anywhere in the world. A user is required to have an access to a Wi-Fi network—in any home, office, public hotspot, or municipal wireless access point that does not require browser-based authentication. The phones intuitive on-screen menu — in clear, vibrant colors — shows saved Skype contacts and their online availability for easy communications, similar to the PC experience. Customers also enjoy an excellent sound quality without sacrificing talk time or stand-by time.
The NETGEAR Wi-Fi Phone for Skype (SPH101) includes innovative features such as:-
• Making Skype calls to anyone on Skype anywhere in the world for free, no computer required
• Making and receiving Skype calls wherever the user has open or secured Wi-Fi access that doesn't require browser-based authentication Enabling Skype calls to ordinary phones worldwide using SkypeOut for pennies per minute and without monthly fees
• Managing contact lists and displaying who is available to talk
• Forwarding calls to mobile and landline phones or to another Skype user name (with SkypeOut)
• TFT screens offering extra clarity of vibrant, colorful text
• Wireless security through WEP and WPA-PSK
• Compatibility with 802.11b/g Wi-Fi standards
• Software updates achieved wirelessly, without requiring a USB cable
• NETGEAR's Wi-Fi Phone for Skype (SPH101) has earned the Skype Certified logo, meeting Skype's standards for high quality products with design and technical specifications that greatly enhance the user's experience of Skype.
Skype (SPH101) is now available 48 Rashi branches all over India and is priced at Rs. 16,900 (MRP). It is backed by a one-year warranty. |
