BARCELONA—Voice over Internet Protocol company Skype Ltd. declared 2006 the year that it would “go mobile,” and announced that international carrier Hutchison Whampoa’s 3 group operators in several countries are ready to offer Skype-enabled mobile devices.
Skype said that mobile operators such as Hutchison 3 would offer mobile services bundled with dedicated Skype plans.
Skype also is releasing a new version of its Skype for Pocket PC program, which allows people to use its service with any Pocket PC device; the download is available from the Skype Web site. The company also announced a retail distribution agreement with Dangaard Telecom that would give Skype the potential to reach 34,000 European customers across various retailers.
