Skype Expands Partner Ecosystem with Consumer Electronics Industry Leaders; Alliances with Creative, D-Link, IPEVO, Kodak, Netgear, Panasonic, and VTech Illustrate Skype Market Leadership

New Skype Products

-- Creative Skype Internet PhonePLUS - a standalone phone that enables anyone to make free Skype calls over the Internet without a PC connection

-- D-Link Skype USB Phone Adapter (DPH-50U) - a Skype phone adapter that enables the use of Skype on a traditional phone

-- IPEVO Fly-1 Cordless Handset and Xing Speakerphone - PC and Mac compatible IPEVO Fly-1 cordless Skype USB handset and an IPEVO Xing Skype USB speakerphone

-- KODAK Photo Voice - a beta version of the first Skype certified online photo sharing service, available as a free download at Kodakgallery.com/photovoice

-- NETGEAR - a new communications device to be unveiled at CES on Wednesday, January 4th (details below)

-- Panasonic - a cordless telephone product that interfaces directly with Skype, allowing users to make and receive Skype calls and traditional calls using the same device

-- VTech USB7100 Phone - availability of the previously announced VTech USB phone, expandable with up to four handsets and allows users to view their online contacts

"Skype and the companies joining its ecosystem - from retailerslike RadioShack to device manufacturers such as NETGEAR and Panasonic- are bringing Internet telephony to the mass market even faster thanexpected," said Will Stofega, Research Manager, VoIP Services, IDC."By moving Skype off the desktop and into handsets, the free servicebecomes much more compelling and familiar so that it may appeal to awider range of callers."

With these new products, consumers will be able to use cordlessphones away from the desktop to make Skype calls, easily switchbetween free Skype calls and ordinary landline calls, and enjoySkype's simplicity on regular phones via a desktop USB connection.Skype consumers and small business owners now have more choices whenusing the Skype service.

"The growing Skype ecosystem of leading consumer electronicscompanies gives Skype users innovative, easy-to-use products andvalidates the market for Internet calling," said James Bilefield, vicepresident of business development for Skype.

Skype certified products are available at skype.com/store, majorU.S. retailers such as RadioShack and select retailers in Europe.

Skype and NETGEAR Press Conference

On Wednesday, January 4, 2005 Skype will make an announcementregarding its collaboration with NETGEAR on a breakthrough product.Attending media are invited to attend a press conference featuringPatrick Lo, CEO of NETGEAR for a first look at the new product andfurther details. The press conference will be held Wednesday, January4, 2005 from 2:15-2:45 p.m. in the eBay/Skype booth, located in theGrand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center between the North andCentral Halls.

Visit the eBay/Skype booth between the North and Central Halls inthe Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center for demonstrationsand product details. Complete Skype press materials are available inthe CES virtual press office at:http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/presskit/index.jsp?showId=1119531853568&companyId=1133164753102.

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About Skype

Skype is the world's fastest-growing service for Internetcommunication, allowing people everywhere to make unlimited voicecalls for free. Skype is available in 27 languages and is used inalmost every country around the world. Skype generates revenue throughits premium service offerings such as making and receiving calls toand from landline and mobile phones, as well as voicemail and callforwarding services. Skype also has a growing network of hardware andsoftware partners. Skype is an eBay company (NASDAQ:EBAY). To learnmore visit skype.com.

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