January 6^th 2009 – London and San Francisco: Truphone today debuted the ability to make and receive Skype™ calls and instant messaging (IM) to the entire Skype user base on its iPhone and iPod touch applications. The service is scheduled to be available to all customers during the week of 12^th January 2009.

The introduction was made at Showstoppers on the eve of MacWorld and will be showcased on the Truphone stand (#3228) at MacWorld for the remainder of the week.

This represents one more step towards making Truphone the open ‘all in one conversations hub’ for iPhone and iPod touch users.

Truphone customers on both Apple devices can now reach their Skype friends on their Skype ID. This further expands the universe of people with whom Truphone customers can stay in touch. This is in addition to the series of Instant Messaging services also announced today.

“The introduction of Skype calling and instant messaging represents yet another breakthrough for Truphone,” said Geraldine Wilson, Truphone CEO. “What this means for Truphone’s customers, is that they can now call or message all their Skype friends using their iPhone or iPod touch. This allows iPhone and iPod touch users to have a choice in how they stay in touch with friends and colleagues around the world all within the one application.”

Truphone to Skype communications are free over the Internet and iPhone users can also place and receive Skype calls and messages when not in a Wi-Fi accessible location, for the cost of a local call*, using the Truphone Anywhere feature.

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