SAN JOSE, Calif., Jun 21, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Skype(R), the global Internet communications company, announced today that it is working with both RadioShack Corporation and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to provide U.S. servicemembers and their families with Skype(TM) starter packs, so they can make voice calls at no charge from one Skype account to another, anywhere in the world where computers have broadband Internet connections.
From June 18 through July 1, 2006, military personnel and their family members who purchase Skype starter packs at participating neighborhood RadioShack stores, or online at RadioShack.com, are eligible for full purchase-price refunds after both instant and mail-in rebates with proof of their military status. Complete terms and conditions of the offer are available in stores or online.
In addition, 40,000 U.S. servicemembers across the nation as well as those stationed in Korea and Germany will receive free Skype starter packs via a distribution program administered by the Veterans of Foreign Wars beginning in June 2006.
"We recognize how critical it is for military families to have a cost-efficient, convenient way to stay in touch with loved ones," said Henry Gomez, Skype's North America general manager. "We've heard from military families who use Skype, and we're pleased to help even more families connect."Skype starter packs include microphone-enabled computer headsets that allow people with Skype software on their computers to communicate via broadband Internet connections. Calls between Skype users are always free. Calls from Skype users to traditional phone lines overseas incur low global rates, as little as two cents a minute. The starter packs include free 30-minute calling cards to fund such calls.
Anyone can download Skype software at no charge from Skype.com."Communication is the best morale booster for anyone who has ever been deployed," said Jim Mueller, VFW national commander. "It is fantastic that Skype is helping expand the VFW's ability to provide connection time to deployed servicemen and women."
About Skype
Skype is the world's fastest-growing Internet communication offering, allowing people everywhere to make unlimited voice and video communication for free between the users of Skype software. Skype is available in 27 languages and is used in almost every country around the world. Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings such as making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, voicemail, call forwarding and personalization including ringtones and avatars. Skype also has relationships with a growing network of hardware and software providers.
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