Netgear SPH200W WiFi Phone with Skype

NETGEAR Updated: 2008-09-27 RSS
Netgear SPH200W WiFi Phone with Skype

Unlimited Free Wireless Calls to Skype Users, Without a PC

* Makes and receives Skype phone calls wherever you have Wi-Fi access
* Works with most leading Wi-Fi hotspot providers including T-Mobile USA
* Lets you talk for free to other Skype users without a PC
* Calls any phone worldwide at low SkypeOut rates and NO MONTHLY FEES²
* Works with security protected home WiFi networks

Features

* Mobile Wi-Fi phone to make and receive free Skype calls without a PC
* Connects to any open Wi-Fi network
* Includes charging cradle
* Intuitive menu allows you to see who's online
* Manage up to 500 contacts
* Access other Skype services such as SkypeOut, SkypeIn and Voicemail
* Built-in speaker phone for hands-free talk
* Save network profiles for easy and fast access
* Supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 Wi-Fi security

Frequently asked questions on NETGEAR's WiFi Phone with Skype

Q: What is a WiFi Phone with Skype?
A: A wireless mobile phone that allows you to make free Internet calls to anyone who also has Skype, anytime you have a Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi 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 WiFi Phone with Skype?
A: An intuitive on-screen menu lets you see the status of up to 500 of your contacts. You can see who is available to talk, similar to what you see on a PC.

Q: Can I use it to talk with non-Skype users?
A: For pennies a minute and no monthly fee, you can use SkypeOut minutes to call any phone.

Q: How do I download Skype to the Wi-Fi phone?
A: It is pre-loaded with Skype and ready to use out of the box with a wireless network.

Q: Can I use the NETGEAR WiFi Phone with Skype at any Wi-Fi hotspot?
A: The WiFi Phone with Skype does not contain a web browser, therefore it cannot access hotspots that require web-based login or authentication.