Voice over Internet Protocol provider Skype and wireless hot spot operator Boingo Wireless have announced a new service that combines each company’s technologies. Currently a beta service, Skype Zones is a custom version of Boingo software that will allow Skype’s 45 million-plus users to access Internet telephony via Boingo’s worldwide network of 18,000 WiFi hot spots. The companies are offering unlimited WiFi access for Skype Internet telephony calls for US$7.95 per month.
Skype, Boingo Planning VoIP for Hot Spots
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire July 13, 2005 07:55 AMVoice over Internet Protocol provider Skype and wireless hot spot operator Boingo Wireless have announced a new service that combines each company’s technologies. Currently a beta service, Skype Zones is a custom version of Boingo software that will allow Skype’s 45 million-plus users to access Internet telephony via Boingo’s worldwide network of 18,000 WiFi hot spots. The companies are offering unlimited WiFi access for Skype Internet telephony calls for US$7.95 per month.