- New web stores mark the achievement of a one-stop Skype experience -

LUXEMBOURG, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Skype today announced the availability of its global Skype Online Shop to users in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela.

Designed with user friendliness in mind, the Skype online shop enables users in these countries to browse and buy a range of Skype Certified((TM)) accessories and hardware and enjoy the convenience of having items shipped directly to them from third party merchants whom Skype has partnered with, confident that every item has passed Skype's quality and performance certification tests.

"We are excited to extend the Skype shop to Latin America and make available to our users Skype Certified(TM) accessories which can enhance their user experience by broadening how and where they use Skype," said Don Albert, Americas General Manager and Vice President for Skype. "This further illustrates our commitment to our users, providing them with a richer Skype experience and allowing them to continue their Skype conversations wherever they are."

The Skype Shop offers a range of products for sale from third party merchants including wireless headsets and web cameras, with more products to be added as the shop develops. Users who have upgraded to the all-new Skype, can also easily access the web store from within Skype's 4.0 client for Windows, by clicking on the "Shop" tab.

Users can access the new Skype Shop at http://shop.skype.com.

To upgrade or download the new Skype 4.0 for Windows, visit http://www.skype.com/download.

About Skype

Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users. Everyday, people everywhere also use Skype to make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles. Download Skype to your computer or mobile phone at skype.com.

Skype is an eBay company (Nasdaq: EBAY).

Access to a broadband Internet connection is required. Skype is not a replacement for your traditional telephone service and cannot be used for emergency calling.

Skype, associated trademarks and logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.

    Editorial Contact:
    Brianna Reynaud
    Skype PR
    Brianna.reynaud@skype.net
    408-376-4927

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