Skype Pro Launches in Europe

Source: www.voip-news.com

Skype announced today the launch of Skype Pro in Europe. “Skype Pro is a new Internet communications package offering zero cents per minute calls to domestic landlines along with a series of premium Skype features and discounts on Skype Certified hardware.”

“With Skype Pro, we’re making it easier for our 171m registered users to buy our paid for communications products. Skype Pro lets you call landlines and mobiles all over the world for exceptional value. The combination of Skype’s free features with Skype Pro is very compelling. Along with zero per minute calling, Skype Pro includes free voicemail, a generous discount on SkypeIn numbers, attractively priced Skype devices plus five euros of SkypeOut™ credit when you sign up for five months. Skype Pro is a simple and cost-effective way for people to keep in touch with one another the world over,” said Stefan Oberg, VP & GM of Telecoms at Skype.

Starting today, users can pay a “low monthly subscription of €2* and make zero cents per minute calls to domestic landlines in 15 countries in Europe. Skype Pro subscribers will also receive discounts on Skype Certified devices and accessories. Skype Pro’s subscription package includes:

  • Zero cents per minute calling to domestic landlines in [country] previously €0.017* per minute
  • Free Skype Voicemail (normally €15* per year)
  • €30 discount on SkypeIn™ numbers
  • €5 Skype Credit included as part of the introductory offer (see below)
  • A €30 discount on a Philips VoIP 841 cordless phone
  • A €10 discount on an SMC WiFi phone
  • Additional discounts on a series of Skype Extras are also available including desktop sharing, avatars, emoticons and ring tones”
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