23rd February 2012
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  Shadi Mahassel

Free Skype WiFi in Spain to celebrate Mobile World Congress



Traveling to Mobile World Congress or living in Spain? We have great news for you! During this year's Mobile World Congress we're giving everyone in Spain 2 hours of free access with Skype WiFi at more than 24,000 supported wireless hotspots available in the country - including airports, café's and hotels. From February 26th thru March 1st 2012, if you are in Spain, you can enjoy up to 2 hours of free WiFi connection (4x30min sessions).

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With free access to Skype WiFi you can surf the web, visit your favorite social networks, check out your email and make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls* in bars and restaurants, hotels, public transport and airports... Wherever there is a Skype WiFi compatible third party WiFi network.

It's really easy to use. You only have to make sure you have the latest version of Skype installed on your Windows or Mac device, or the Skype WiFi app on your iOS device**. Just connect to the 'Skype WiFi' hotspot on your device's WiFi settings, and follow the instructions.

Find out more about Skype WiFi at http://www.skype.com/intl/en/features/allfeatures/skype-wifi

At Skype we always want to know what you think of our products. So we encourage you tell us about your experience with Skype WiFi on Twitter using the hashtag #freeskypewifi.

*Skype to Skype calling is free, calls to landlines or mobiles cost just a little using Skype Credit or a Skype Subscription. Web browsing is also available.
**iOS devices include iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad running iOS 4.1 or newer.

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29th December 2011
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  Linda Summers

New York City, Say "Happy New Year" with Free Skype WiFi

What's more exciting than celebrating New Year's Eve in New York City? How about having access to free WiFi during your Big Apple celebration?! That's right: on the heels of offering free Skype WiFi to holiday travelers, Skype is excited to provide free Skype WiFi in New York City from noon December 31st till noon on January 1st.

New Year's Eve revelers celebrating within the areas covered by Skype WiFi partner Towerstream's network can say Happy New Year to loved ones via a Skype video call or voice call with free Skype WiFi.* Neighborhoods within the network include:

Times Square, West Village, East Village, South Village, Greenwich Village, NoHo, SoHo, Lowe East Side, Clinton, Chelsea, Union Square, Midtown, Midtown South, Murray Hill, Stuyvesant Park and Turtle Bay

Just connect to the 'Skype WiFi' hotspot on your device WiFi settings. Make sure you have the latest version of Skype installed on your Windows or Mac device, or the Skype WiFi app on iOS** and follow the prompts. Once connected with Skype WiFi, you can make a Skype video or voice call, surf the web, send an email, check your friend's updates or hang out online. Enjoy.

New Year's Eve is all about connecting with those who matter most to you. Skype is thrilled to once again help you maintain these meaningful connections as you ring in 2012. A Skype voice or video call with friends and family overseas or even across town is the next best thing to being there. For more information on Skype WiFi, please visit http://www.skype.com/go/skypewifi/.

Skype also encourages you to tweet with the hashtag #freeskypewifi and tell us how Skype WiFi made your New Year's Eve in NYC more enjoyable.

*Skype to Skype calling is free, calls to landlines or mobiles cost just a little using Skype Credit or a Skype Subscription. Web browsing is also available.
**iOS devices include iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad.

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16th December 2011
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  Linda Summers

Skype Connects U.S. Travelers with Free Skype WiFi this Holiday Season

Great news Skype friends! Skype is setting out to make travel a little more pleasant this holiday season by offering a free hour of Internet access to third-party wireless hotspots within the Skype WiFi hotspot footprint in select airports across the U.S. From December 21st thru December 27th, travelers passing through or delayed in over 50 airports across the country will be able to access third-party hotspots using Skype WiFi and connect with loved ones via a Skype video or voice call for free.*

Skype WiFi is available to travelers on PCs, Macs and iOS devices.** To get started make sure you've downloaded the latest version of Skype for Windows or Skype for Mac, or have downloaded the Skype WiFi app on your iOS device. Once you have signed in with a valid Skype ID, check your wireless network connection to see if you are in a supported hotspot. It's that simple.

The holidays are all about connecting with those you love. Skype is excited to help you maintain these meaningful connections wherever you may be this holiday season. A voice or video call via Skype when you can't be together for the holidays is the next best thing to being there. For more information on Skype WiFi please visit http://www.skype.com/go/skypewifi/.

Skype also encourages you to tweet with the hashtag #freeskypewifi and tell us how free Skype WiFi made your travels a little more enjoyable.

*Skype to Skype calling is free, calls to landlines or mobiles cost just a little using Skype Credit or a Skype Subscription.
**iOS devices include iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad.

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7th November 2011
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  Andy Crisp

Celebrate Internet Week Europe 2011 with free Skype WiFi in the UK

To celebrate Internet Week Europe 2011 (7 -11 Nov) we're giving everyone in the UK up to 60 minutes of free access to public wireless hotspots with Skype WiFi.

Skype WiFi is the convenient, one-click way to get online at wireless hotspots and pay by the minute using Skype Credit. All you need to use Skype WiFi is the latest version of Skype and a compatible wireless hotspot.

From 0001 GMT on November 7 to 2359 GMT on November 11, 2011, Skype WiFi will be free to use for up to 60 minutes; so you can surf the web, send email and make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls at Skype WiFi-enabled hotspots in cafés, hotels and airports across the UK.

Internet Week Europe is an event open to everyone and dedicated to celebrating Europe's internet culture and community. Last year it included 130 events hosted by the very best of Europe's digital industry.

Now in its second year, Internet Week Europe is poised to reach an even larger audience, engaging a broader European community.

Sign up and get details at:
http://internetweekeurope.com/skype

Skype WiFi is made available through WiFi operators around the world. For a complete list of compatible networks, visit our Support site.

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17th August 2011
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  Shadi Mahassel

Skype WiFi - now available on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch

Skype WiFi (formerly known as Skype Access) is coming to iOS. We've just launched a new iOS application that's free to download from Apple's App store.

With the new Skype WiFi app, you can go online on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (running iOS 4.1 or above with multitasking) at over 1 million WiFi hotspots around the world, including hotels, airports, train stations, convention centres, bars and restaurants. And with Skype Credit you only pay for the minutes you use. So, there's no need to buy an hour or day WiFi voucher if you're only looking to check your email or make a quick Skype call.

Skype WiFi is great for travellers all over the world: It's a must-have app, for your iPhone or iPad whether you're on a business trip or enjoying holidays abroad. Skype WiFi offers you a cost-effective and easy way to get online with an iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. Paying on a per-minute basis for WiFi Internet access is great when you're abroad as you can avoid data roaming charges when you update Facebook, send a tweet, make a Skype call or upload photos.

WiFi access prices through Skype start from US$ 0.06/4p/€0,05 (inclusive of VAT) per minute* and you will only be charged for the minutes you are connected. There are no limits on the amount of data you can upload or download.

All you need to enjoy Skype WiFi on your iPhone or iPad is a Skype account and some Skype Credit.**

It's easy to get started with Skype WiFi:

• Go to the App Store and download the Skype WiFi app
• Open the Skype WiFi app for iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad
• Sign in with your Skype account details or visit Skype.com to create a new account
• Tap Go Online and you're online!
• Once you've finished, just tap Disconnect

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To celebrate the new Skype WiFi app and to give you a chance to try it out, Skype WiFi will be free around the globe from Saturday 20th August 00:00 till Sunday 21st August 23:59 BST for a maximum of 60 minutes***. To enjoy free wireless access, download Skype WiFi on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch or make sure you have the latest Skype software on your computer. Find yourself a hotspot and connect!

Skype WiFi is made available through WiFi operators around the world. For a complete list of supported hotspots, visit skype.com/go/skypewifi.

*Prices may vary by Wi-Fi operator.

**To sign up for a Skype account or buy Skype Credit, you'll need to visit Skype.com on your computer or via the browser on your iOS device.

***Capped at 4 x 15-min sessions per unique Skype ID.

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13th February 2011
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  Shadi Mahassel

Free WiFi in Spain for Mobile World Congress

Skype AccessTo celebrate Mobile World Congress, we’re giving away free WiFi through Skype Access, the single-click Internet access feature, across Spain for the duration of the conference.

With Skype Access you can pay for WiFi access per minute using Skype Credit. All you need is a connection to a Skype Access compatible hotspot and the latest version of Skype for Mac or Windows.

From 0001 CET on the 14th February 2011 to 2359 CET on the 18th February 2011, Skype Access will be free to use for up to 60 minutes, so you can surf the web, send email and make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls at Skype Access-enabled WiFi hotspots in cafés, hotels and airports across Spain.

We'll also be providing free WiFi through Skype Access at our stand at Mobile World Congress. Pay us a visit in the App Planet, Hall 7 Stand 7D49.

Today also marks the launch of our partner program for WiFi hotspot operators. Leading WiFi hotspot providers around the globe including BT Openzone, Fon, Tomizone and others have signed on to provide Internet connectivity through Skype Access. Through the Skype Access partnership program, WiFi operators are able to generate additional revenues from otherwise untapped users who prefer pay-as-you-go models to traditional vouchers.

Skype Access is made available through WiFi operators around the world. For a complete list of compatible networks, visit our Support site.

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6th February 2011
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  Shadi Mahassel

Free WiFi in New York, San Francisco, London, Rome, Paris, Toronto, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong and Istanbul for Social Media Week

Skype AccessTo celebrate Social Media Week, we’re giving away free WiFi through Skype Access, the single-click Internet access feature, in New York, San Francisco, London, Rome, Paris, Toronto, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong and Istanbul for the duration of the festival.

With Skype Access you can pay for WiFi access per minute using Skype Credit. All you need is a connection to a Skype Access compatible hotspot and the latest version of Skype for Mac or Windows.

From 0001 GMT on the 7th February 2011 to to 2359 GMT on the 12th February 2011, Skype Access will be free to use for up to 60 minutes, so you can surf the web, send email and make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls at Skype Access-enabled WiFi hotspots in cafés, hotels and airports in New York, San Francisco, London, Rome, Paris, Toronto, São Paulo, Hong Kong and Istanbul.

Skype Access is made available through WiFi operators around the world. For a complete list of compatible networks, visit our Support site.

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