IPdrum, an emerging leader in VoIP to mobile convergence, rolled out its highly anticipated IPdrum Mobile Skype Cable today. The IPdrum solution connects Skype to a mobile telephone - allowing users true mobility and free worldwide calling.

The company is the first to bridge VoIP and the mobile phone network with its patent-pending software and a cable that, together, can turn an old mobile handset into a wireless gateway for Skype's VoIP application. Making its international debut to media today at a London hotel. 

"Skype's recent acquisition by ebay is the software's natural ticket to the masses, "said Jerry Pettersson, IPdrum founder. "IPdrum's technology automatically extends Skype's reach and triggers a welcome transformation to the ease and affordability of communication in the 21st century."

The IPdrum Mobile Skype Cable connects a user's old mobile phone (base phone) to the USB and sound ports of his or her computer. When the software is installed, the old handset acts as a gateway/bridge for the Skype application, allowing the user to forward calls to the mobile phone he or she currently uses. Similarly, a user can place a call using Skype.

The IPdrum solution will bring IP telephony to any mobile phone and is not restricted to special "Hotspots" or zones where technologies such as Wifi are available. It incorporates a range of features and capabilities designed to increase convenience and performance when Skyping such as: 

• Forwarding of incoming Skype calls to fixed- or mobile phone
• Outgoing calls to Skype users
• Outgoing calls to non-Skype users using SkypeOut
• Make calls abroad without roaming charges

Currently, IPdrum Mobile Skype Cable supports Windows XP, with plans to support additional operating systems. The product is now available for those using Nokia and Sony Ericsson base phones. Motorola, Samsung and Siemens are in production. The product currently retails for $69.95+tax.