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Skype Wi-Fi Connection in Europe

As it was announced a few days ago, the Internet calling service provided by Skype will soon be available at The Cloud`s Wi-Fi hot spots all around Europe. Today those who are connected to the Internet through a personal computer are enjoying regular free access to Skype`s VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). However, in order to access The Cloud`s Wi-Fi network the user will have to use a Skype-enabled phone from SMC Networks and also to pay 6.99 pound per month, which is about $13.

The Cloud`s chief technology officer Niall Murphy said: "We are delighted to partner with SMC Networks and extend the service we provide today with Skype to Wi-Fi-enabled handsets". Murphy also added that this is the beginning of a new era of cheap alternatives to the traditional telecoms services. The new service will be released in October in the U.K., while it will be available in all the other European countries by the end of the year.

There are over 8,500 hot spots in different countries in Europe. For now there is only one handset that can be used in this service. It is SMCWSKP100 model that costs 150 pounds (around $277). The Cloud`s spokesperson said that it was "actively working with handset and other types of device providers to ensure these products work well in the public Wi-Fi environment."