Global Internet Communication Company Skype has revealed via a press release the upcoming PC independent cordless phones that will deliver alternative platform to the 113 Skype VoIP users world wide. "We are broadening our reach to mass consumers by offering them the opportunity to communicate via Skype without having to be tied to the computer," said Stefan Oberg, general manager, desktop and hardware at Skype. "Skype has already introduced Wi-Fi phones and Skype for PocketPC wireless. Now Skype is taking the next step and working together with Philips and NETGEAR, to introduce PC-free cordless phones."

The Skype Certified Philips VoIP841 and NETGEAR cordless phones will deliver the company's trademark inexpensive VoIP calls to PCs, traditional or mobile phones while also making available fully integrated premium capabilities including SkypeOut, SkypeIn and Skype Voicemail.

Additionally, USRobotics has announced that its own devices, the USR9630 Cordless Phone for Skype and the USR9631 Accessory Handset, have also received Skype's certification.

"These cordless phones are two more examples of USRobotics' commitment to enabling the world's conversations via Skype," says Manrique Brenes, director of hardware business development for Skype. "With USRobotics, we are providing the growing Skype community with high quality devices that make Internet calling more comfortable and familiar."