| Los Angeles-July 10, 2006-WebMessenger, provider of mobile instant messaging and VoIP products for enterprises and consumers, today announced the launch of WebMessenger Mobile for Skype, enabling mobile users to save on long distance and roaming charges by using their Skype accounts to make calls on their mobile devices, enabled by WebMessenger software.
WebMessenger Mobile for Skype allows users to access their Skype account using their mobile device. In addition, the application provides presence awareness of colleagues, friends and family from the user's mobile device; the ability to send and receive chat messages; make/receive phone calls to/from other Skype users; and connect up to ten users simultaneously on a conference call, for on-the-go conference calling.
WebMessenger Mobile for Skype works by connecting the mobile device with the users' Skype application running on the desktop at home or in the office. By triggering the user's active SkypeOut account, WebMessenger Mobile for Skype allows users to call anywhere in North America for free and to countries around the world based on Skype's low rates.
WebMessenger Mobile for Skype key features include:
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Ability to sign in with your existing Skype account
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Real-Time presence detection of all your Skype buddies
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Utilize your SkypeOut account to make low cost calls to any landline number
Product Availability and Pricing
WebMessenger Mobile for Skype is available for the following mobile devices: BlackBerry, Palm, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile 5.0 and J2ME Java phones. The application also comes as a Desktop Plug-in. WebMessenger Mobile for Skype is available in two versions: free and subscription, for $3.95 per month or $29.95 annually.
WebMessenger Mobile for Skype-Free version features:
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Click-to-Call-call your Skype buddy with a push of a button
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Text chat
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Add new contacts
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Supports up to 20 buddies
WebMessenger Mobile for Skype-Subscription version features:
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Click-to-Call-call your Skype buddy with a push of a button
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Text chat
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Add new contacts
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3-way calling
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Multi-party conferencing up to 10 connections
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Supports hundreds of buddies
WebMessenger Mobile for Skype -Beta is available immediately at http://www.webmessenger.com/products/mimskype.htm#s1
About WebMessenger
WebMessenger, Inc. provides comprehensive, flexible mobile instant-messaging (IM),VoIP and data
products for enterprises and consumers. The company's on-site and hosted
solutions--compatible with all of the leading IM networks, mobile devices and
platforms--set the industry standard for IM connectivity, interoperability,
mobility and security. WebMessenger's flagship product, WebMessenger Mobile Platform
(WMP), enables mobile professionals to stay connected while away from their desktops
through any number of wireless devices/operating systems, including BlackBerry, BREW,
J2ME, Palm, Pocket PC and Symbian. Founded in 1993, WebMessenger is headquartered in
Los Angeles with offices located throughout North America and Europe. For more
information about WebMessenger, please visit www.webmessenger.com.
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Source: WebMessenger, Inc. |