AmperorDirect Skype VoIP Solution
The SPH101 from Netgear provides a completely PC-free solution for Skype conversations. This Skype WiFi phone can log into open and secure (non-html login) networks all over the word. The cost of international roaming charges will be a thing of the past!
Description
Dial into Free Instant Calling with Skype WiFi Phone
NETGEAR’s Skype WiFi Phone is the world’s first wireless Internet phone that can make free calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world, anytime you have WiFi access, without a PC. All of your contacts (up to 200) are shown right on the phone’s color display so you will know exactly who is online. You will also be more available for your friends to call, because you no longer have to be on your PC to be connected. You can even make calls to ordinary phones using SkypeOut for just pennies a minute and NO MONTHLY FEES. With the Skype WiFi Phone, NETGEAR makes true mobile wireless Internet telephony a reality.*
What are users saying?
- Great Phone, super easy to set up and great quality... (San Francisco, CA)
- Connected easily, call quality is excellent, better than PC and headset. (Brno, Czech Republic)
- Size of this phone is just right. Very good design and easy to use. (San Clemente, CA)
For Wherever You Have WiFi Access
Now for the first time, a phone that lets you use any WiFi network to which you have access, to talk with anyone else who’s also on Skype, anywhere in the world, for absolutely free.
- Call anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world for free, no PC required*
- Make and receive Skype phone calls wherever you have WiFi, wireless Internet access
- Call any phone worldwide for pennies per minute and with NO MONTHLY FEES*
- Manage your contact list and displays who’s available to talk
- Can forward your calls to your mobile, landline or to another Skype Name
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Skype WiFi Phone?
A: A wireless mobile phone that allows you to make free Internet calls to anyone who also has Skype, anytime you have a WiFi wireless Internet connection.
Q: Isn’t Skype designed to just work on PCs and laptops?
A: Not anymore. Now you can walk around within a WiFi network to which you have access and talk to other Skype users anywhere in the world.
Q: On a PC, Skype shows when my contacts are online. How does that work on Skype WiFi Phone?
A: An intuitive on-screen menu lets you see the status of up to 200 of your contacts. You can see who is online and available to talk, similar to what you see on a PC.
Q: Can I use it to talk with non-Skype users?
A: For a pennies a minute and no monthly fee, you can use SkypeOut minutes to call any phone.* The SkypeIn option receives calls from non-Skype users. Skype Voicemail takes your calls when you’re busy or offline. See www.skype.com for rates.
Q: How do I download Skype to the WiFi Phone?
A: NETGEAR’s Skype WiFi Phone is pre-loaded and ready to use with a wireless network, out of the box.
Q: Can I use the NETGEAR Skype WiFi Phone at any WiFi hotspot?
A: The Skype WiFi phone does not contain a web browser, therefore, cannot access those hotspots that require web-based login or authentication.
*For calls made through Skype and/or the SkypeOut service. Terms and conditions of the Skype services are subject to change at any time in the sole discretion of Skype Limited.
Ordering Part Number (United States) : SPH101-100NAS
Specifications
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 110 x 46 x 21mm (4.33 x 1.81 x .83 in)
- Weight: 0.11kg (0.25lbs)
Security
- Hardware-based Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 40/64-bit and 128-bit, and WPA-PSK
Standards Capability
- 802.11g standard compliant (connects to 802.11b or 802.11g networks)
Network Connections/Speeds
- Wireless 11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Battery Life
- Talk Time (typical): 2 hours
- Standby Time (typical): 20 hours
Input
- USB Client only for charging
- AC Power Adapter 110v/115v
Output
- USB Client only for power