For £35 a month over 24 months and an upfront fee of £99, the package includes unlimited texts, 3 to 3 calls, unlimited data, skype-to-skype calls, 750 call minutes and Spotify Premium service.

Charlotte Blanchard, Director of Products & Services at 3 says “This partnership continues our commitment to bring popular internet services to our customers. Spotify Mobile is a fantastic digital service which gives consumers the ability to enjoy and share music in an affordable way.

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Technically the handset boasts an improved 2.2″ QVGA screen, a 3.2 mega pixel camera, HSDPA capabilities and up to 4GB expandable memory. The switcher key on the side of the handset enables you to quickly and intuitively move between applications from any screen on the phone.

Skype is fully integrated into the phone, allowing you to make Skype to Skype calls and send Skype instant messages to other Skype users. Your Skype contacts are fully integrated into your phonebook alongside all your regular contacts

Kevin Russell, Chief Executive of 3 UK, said: “The first 3 Skypephone was about building one of the most popular Internet services, Skype, into the heart of the device. The 3 Skypephone S2 builds on this approach and brings a host of other popular Internet services to the front of the device.

Specifications:

• Camera: 3.2 Megapixel
• Memory: 50MB internal, expandable memory using MicroSD card up to 4GB
• Dimensions: 102.7 X 45 x 14 mm
• Weight: 95g
• Compatible with Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Facebook, RSS feeds
• Drivers for plug and play – allows you to use your Skypephone like a USB Modem

Every Business Mix and Match customer will receive 300 free 3-to-3 minutes, free Skype-to-Skype calls, free voicemail and free Instant Messenger. Customers can now select from five plans of flexible minutes or texts they need – for example £12.77 a month for 300 minutes or texts right through to £22.98 a month for 1100 minutes or texts. Depending on the package selected customers also receive further bonus extras including 2000 3-to-3 minutes, 1000 UK texts or 2000 UK landline minutes.

3 Business has also boosted the value of its Business 600, Business 900 and Flat Rate tariffs, giving customers on these price plans 2000 free 3-to-3 minutes. In addition new customers signing up for 18-months will also receive a 10% discount and those on 24-month contracts will get 25% off their recurring charge (discount applies to sharer member not access fee).

Renato Bottini, 3 Business Division Manager, said: “We’re bringing the same value and innovation that we’ve introduced into the UK consumer market to small businesses. We want to be the best value, to offer the most exciting new services and to give our customers the service levels they expect. Our voice and text offers are market-beating at every level and our mobile Internet services can be used by smart small businesses to drastically reduce monthly bills. At a time when all businesses are looking to control costs and do more on the move, these deals can make a real difference.