04 October 2007

3 is thought to be working on a Skype mobile, which will give the VoIP service more presence on mobiles.

A spokesperson for 3 said the operator and a "leading internet
communications company are working together to produce a exciting new
product to make free internet calls completely mobile". The unnamed
company is widely expected to be Skype.

3 is not releasing any further details on the product.

According to reports, 3 and Skype will team with an Asian OEM manufacturer to produce the low-cost mobile device.