Skype launches online shop in Australia
Skype today announced the availability of its global Skype Online Shop to users in Australia.
Designed with user friendliness in mind, the Skype online shop enables users in Australia to browse and buy a range of Skype CertifiedTM accessories and hardware from third party merchants whom Skype has partnered with.
The new online shop allows consumers and businesses the ability to compare prices, find the best deal and shop from their preferred merchant; along with the convenience of having items shipped directly to them.
Dan Neary, Asia Pacific General Manager and Vice President for Skype said they are committed to providing consumers and businesses with a richer Skype experience through the online shop.
“We are excited to extend the Skype shop to Australia and make available to our users Skype Certified™ accessories which can enhance their user experience by broadening how and where they use Skype.”
The Skype shop offers a range of products for sale from third party merchants including wireless headsets and web cameras.
In addition to the new online store, Skype is committed to extending their services for businesses, with a number of new initiatives targeted specifically towards business expected to launch towards the end of the year.
According to Neary, 35 percent of Skype users indicate they use Skype for business purposes, and it is an important market for them.
“We are committed to expanding our offerings for businesses. Skype is a very beneficial tool for businesses, allowing them to save money, time and stay ahead.”
Users can access the Skype Shop at http://shop.skype.com
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Hi, great article and I will visit the shop to check out the new skype products. How do you think an average broadband connection would handle several outgoing calls and a few people surfing the net at the same time. Reason I ask is because i want to go skype for all outgoing calls in my Coffs Harbour real estate business.
We make hundreds of local and std calls a week. I think the solution will be to keep landlines but only use them if theskype or voip is problematical i.e keep the landlines for all incoming calls and as a backup for out going ones.
Thanks for any input
Andrew Blachut
PropertyNow
Hi Andrew.
Thank you for your comment.
I have contacted a Skype representative for comment, however they have advised that it is probably a question for your broadband provider. The below article may be of some help to you – it explores the mobile broadband revolution and what it means for your business.
http://www.dynamicbusiness.com.au/articles/articles-featured/mobile-broadband-and-your-business4586.html
Regards,
Jessica Stanic
online manager
i had a skype account had my computer repaired now can not access my origanal account any help would be very useful
Hi I would like to purchase a Skype Phone that is compatable with windows7.I already have joined Skype but can’t get hold of a Skype Phone so I can’t start making cheaper calls.Can you sort this for me please.Joy.
Hi I would like to buy a Skype Phone that is Compatable with Windows7.
Can you assist me with this matter.Joy.
I am thinking of using Skype to set up a videocon with my grandchildren.
What, if any, would be the initial software intallation and per-call on-going costs be?
(I already have a PC camera, headphones/microphone and a 1500kbps broadband connection.)
It is very interesting for me to read this blog. Thank you for it. I like such topics and everything that is connected to this matter. I definitely want to read a bit more on that blog soon. Thanks
Hello I have had skype for a year now and in the past two weeks when I receive calls or make a call it drops out on answering and comes up with a caption “contact can only receive IMs”. What are IMs please.
We do not have a website yet, but as Senior Tutor for Contract-Free Tutoring, CFT, in Brisbane Australia, I need to find out how to get set up for Skype communication on my PC. I guess i was looking for a suitable webcam and earphones/mouthpiece set for use on Skype that I was told is available. I am on Brisbane (07) 3869 1641, and I must warn that the budget for these items is presently tight. I want the best, if not cheapest, deal to meet our requirements, please. Sincerely, John COLES, mobile (0424) 261 095.
Ronald P Wakeham says:
May 28, 2011 at 11:59 am
According to order no. 491537460 my order status [$16 with Auto-recharge] was delivered on 26/5, but the Skype system says I have no credit. What should I do? I hesitate to try to pay again in case the same thing happens r w
Contact Skype via their website: http://www.skype.com.
Hi Ron, I saw Jessica’s reply. I have the same problem as you with credit. I looked at the website Jessica suggests but there is no way to contact anybody about this problem. Have you cleared it up?
Can you help me please Jessica I cannot find anywhere else to get help. I have nearly 10 euros credit but the search and call page shows a nil balance. My credit expires December this year. How do I get the problem fixed.
How can I used my friends computer and look at my history conversation and print out. Without using my laptop.
I have been using skype for many years and have a skype phone etc. I have just had my computer re formatted and wish to reload skype onto it. my skype name is bernyray.
and have credit with skype can I download skype through you.
I apparently have more that 2 skype identities on my address which is majo@hway54.com.au because skype is taking 3monthly hits of 22.77 from my credit card and is not crediting either august.Johanson or the Marlene.Johanson accounts so where is it going Iwish it stopped
Tell me Skype will stop it or to what account these 3 lots of cash are crediting