SMC to ship certified Skype WiFi phone

NEW DELHI

JULY 24, 2006

SMC Networks,
dealing in LAN hardware, broadband connectivity devices and SOHO/Home wireless
products, today announced the general availability of its first Wireless
Internet mobile phone (SMCWSKP100) for Skype software in India.

The new WiFi phone
includes Skype software that allows free calls to Skype users anywhere in the
world and enables calling to ordinary landlines and mobile phones using SkypeOut
at a very low cost.

"We are
pleased to announce this leading edge WiFi Phone that runs the widely recognized
Skype Internet calling software, which has already been downloaded by more than
100 million PC users worldwide," said Jimmy Goh, vice-president
(Marketing), "The SMC WiFi Phone for Skype was designed specifically for
the Asian market, and will be one of the first Skype Certified WiFi phones to
ship to Asian channel partners."

The SMC WiFi Phone
for Skype will deliver 3-hours continuous talk-time and 30-hour standby from its
internal Li-Ion Battery and can be recharged from any USB enabled socket.

With the new SMC
WiFi Phone for Skype, users experience enhanced flexibility with everything
built-in to connect to Skype via any free WiFi connection that does not require
browser authentication using the 802.11 standard. The phone is extremely easy to
set-up and use, with automatic registration to a Skype account and contacts. The
SMC WiFi phone has already received a 2006 iF product design award following its
showcase debut at CeBIT in March.

Jimmy Goh
continued, "We are ready to ship to partners from day one and are expecting
a very high demand for this leading edge product. The availability of this
product marks a new milestone in internet calling, allowing users to make free
calls at home, work and beyond."

"The new SMC
WiFi Phone gives the user great flexibility and mobility if you have access to
one of rapidly growing number of free wireless access points which support
browser-less authentication like university campuses, offices, airports, hotels
and an increasing number free public hotspots situated in key business travel
locations and vacation areas," he added.

The new SMC WiFi
Phone will be made available in Q3 2006. SRP will be S$369.