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Differentiate Operator Services with Skype for Mobile

Subscribers use mobile phones to reach Skype contacts on any connected device.

Differentiate Services and Gain New Customers by Bridging Mobile and Skype Users

Skype users want access to the application from anywhere to keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues. Some innovative mobile operators are offering capabilities on mobile devices that enable their subscribers to communicate from anywhere with their Skype contacts. These operators are also including support for other highly desirable Skype features such as presence, instant messaging and more.

Cisco IP NGN Difference

With the Cisco Service Exchange Framework (SEF), including the Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch and Cisco AS5000 Series Universal Gateways, mobile operators can offer differentiating services that bridge the Skype user community to mobile voice networks. The Skype for Mobile application allows operators to preserve voice revenues, use existing voice OSS infrastructure, and support enhanced features such as contact lists and presence status.

Deployments

X-Series (United Kingdom)
U.K. subscribers can access Skype with standard mobile phones.

Skypephone
Branded Skypephones are available across several markets.

X-Series (Australia)
Australia subscribers access Skype with standard mobile phones.

X-Series (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong subscribers access Skype as part of X-Series.

Vendors

iSkoot
Provides mobile client software and an application server that integrates with the Cisco PGW 2200 and Cisco AS5400 Series Gateways to enable Skype for mobile services.