Netgear ships Skype WiFi phone

The Netgear Skype WiFi phone (SPH101) is the first device certified that will make Internet telephony truly mobile for millions of Skype users worldwide. Available for $249.99, the SPH101 allows consumers to make unlimited free domestic and international calls to other Skype users via a wireless network without being connected to a PC. It can work anywhere in the world as long as there is access to a WiFi network. The SPH101 comes preloaded with Skype software and can be used out-of-the-box. This development is a great cost-saving tool for businesses worldwide that spend thousands on phone bills a month. More features after the jump. • Making Skype calls to anyone anywhere in the world for free, no computer required
• Making and receiving Skype calls wherever the user has open or secured WiFi 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’s available to talk
• Forwarding calls to mobile and landline phones or to another Skype user name (requires SkypeOut)
• Wireless security through WEP and WPA-PSK
• Compatibility with 802.11b/g WiFi standards