Skype Deep Into Mobile Territory
Skype also hinted that it plans to venture further into the mobile territory. Skype CEO Niklas Zennstrom said the VoIP provider has its eyes on a more global mobile strategy. “We look forward to working with other innovative mobile operators around the world,” he said in a statement. The company is already working with mobile handset manufacturers, including Motorola, to develop Skype-enabled devices.
A recent study from analyst firm Evalueserve predicted that Skype will have a significant impact on the world of European telecom companies. According to the study, the per-minute charging methods used by both fixed and mobile operators will put them at risk of losing customers. Evalueserve predicted operators can expect a drop in revenue between 5 percent and 10 percent by 2008, primarily due to Skype.
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