Skype Introduces Gifts for the Holiday Season; New Gadgets from Icemat, Sennheiser, Motorola, Linksys, Logitech and Others Make Perfect Holiday Gifts for Friends and Families to Stay in Touch

LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2005--Skype, the global Internet communications company, today announced the latest Skype certified products available in retail stores and online in time for the holidays. Select products are now available on Skype's U.S. Web store at skype.com/store.

Today, Skype announced an IPEVO phone for Macintosh and new headsets from partners Icemat and Sennheiser Communications:

IPEVO Free-1 USB Handset - The first Skype certified handset to receive the iF Product Design Award 2006. IPEVO recently announced Free-1 for Macs. Free-1 is the first Skype certified handset to support both Windows and Mac platforms. IPEVO is offering a special holiday discount at http://www.ipevo.com (suggested retail price: $30).

Icemat's Siberia Multi Headset - Makes a perfect gift for Skype, music and gaming fans. Retailing for $79, the headset comes with exceptionally comfortable large ear-cups and a unidirectional microphone that can be attached to anything. Volume can be adjusted with a separate control for convenience. The Siberia Multi Headset also includes a mini jack and converter for professional audio equipment. Icemat's headsets are currently available to purchase at Icemat.com and will soon be available on the Skype Web store.

Sennheiser Communications Headsets - Great gifts for working professionals, avid travelers and serious gaming fans, Sennheiser Communications offers nine Skype certified headsets, including the Professional PC 120 headset. Retailing for $30, the PC 120 is an ultra-light, one-sided headset ideal for Internet communications. Especially great when traveling, the Professional PC 120 headset has an integrated volume control and microphone mute switch to keep sound at the right level and allow a side conversation in privacy, offering the flexibility you need while doing internet calls via Skype. Sennheiser Communications headsets are available for purchase at sennheisercommunications.com and will soon be available on the Skype Web store.

"Combining Sennheiser's longstanding expertise in audio headsets with Skype's expertise in Internet communications takes communication to a new level," said Michael Porsbo, Sennheiser Communications marketing manager. "It is exciting to be part of a consumer service that is accessible to everyone and improves the way people communicate with their friends, family and colleagues."

In addition, the following products, which make great holiday gifts, are available at skype.com/store and/or in Skype Corners at local RadioShack stores:

Skype Starter Pack - A great stocking stuffer for friends and family! The Skype Starter Pack is available at www.skype.com/store and at RadioShack for a special price of $4.99 until December 24 (regularly $9.99). With the Skype Starter Pack, anyone can get started with free Skype software, a Skype-enabled headset with microphone and 30 SkypeOut minutes to call any number anywhere in the world.

Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit - A wireless headset and PC adaptor, which allows you to make Skype calls while wirelessly connected to your PC. The same headset will also work with your Bluetooth cell phone. The headset is bundled with a voucher for 30 free SkypeOut minutes to call any number anywhere in the world (suggested retail price: $99).

Linksys CIT200 Internet Telephony Kit - A Skype cordless phone that plugs into your computer's USB port and allows you to take Skype calls from anyplace in your home or office; bundled with a voucher for 60 free SkypeOut minutes to call any number anywhere in the world (suggested retail price: $129).

Logitech QuickCam(R) Fusion(TM) and QuickCam(R) for Notebooks - For desktop or notebook computers, these 1.3 megapixel Web cameras work with Skype and offer a free directory of characters and avatars that track your face and follow your movements, making Skype Video calls fun for kids of all ages (suggested retail price: $99).

RTX DUALPhone - A Skype cordless phone that plugs into your computer and landline at the same time, which allows you to make and take Skype and landline calls from the same phone (suggested retail price: $139).

VoIPvoice Cyberphone-K - A Skype handset that plugs into your computer's USB port and indicates the phone's connection and off-hook condition. Also includes an invisible hook switch with proximity sensing for an intuitive start and end to calls. A PC sound card is not required; calls can be made while listening to music on the computer (suggested retail price: $50).

"With the growing popularity of consumer electronics, we are excited to offer new Skype certified hardware in time for the holidays," said James Bilefield, vice president of business development for Skype. "Skype allows people everywhere to connect quickly and easily with colleagues and loved ones. With the launch of the U.S. Web store, Skype certified products are easy to purchase and make talking to and seeing your loved ones more simple than ever before."

Skype has entered into a relationship with Brightpoint (NASDAQ: CELL) to develop, host and maintain the Skype U.S. Web store, making Skype certified hardware and accessories, and Skype add-on services available to the U.S. market. Most Skype certified products are available online at skype.com/store and at local RadioShack stores in the U.S. Nearly 100 products have been Skype certified to date, and new products are being announced each week. In the U.S., gifts ordered online by December 20 will arrive in time for Christmas.

About Skype

Skype is the world's fastest growing service for Internet communication, allowing people everywhere to make unlimited voice and video calls for free. Skype is available in 27 languages and is used in almost every country around the world. Skype generates revenue through its premium service offerings such as making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, as well as voicemail and call forwarding services. Skype also has a growing network of hardware and software partners. Skype is an eBay company (NASDAQ:EBAY).

To learn more visit skype.com.

Skype is not a telephony replacement service and cannot be used for emergency calling.