SMC Networks announced general availability of its first Wireless Internet mobile phone (SMC WSKP100 Wi-Fi Phone for Skype) for Skype software. The new WiFi phone includes Skype software that allows free calls to Skype users anywhere in the world and enables calling to ordinary landlines and mobile phones using SkypeOut at a very low cost.

SMC Networks offers full quantity shipments to its partners across Asia with an initial English Language version shipping in Q3, with traditional and simplified Chinese units to follow.

The SMC WiFi Phone for Skype will deliver 3-hours continuous talk-time and 30-hour standby from its internal Li-Ion Battery and can be recharged from any USB enabled socket.

With the new SMC WiFi Phone for Skype, users experience enhanced flexibility with everything built-in to connect to Skype via any free WiFi connection that does not require browser authentication using the 802.11 standard. The new SMC WiFi Phone will be made available in Q3 2006. SRP will be $230 USD.