Skype pairs up with WalMart for VoIP services

[Charles]

The merchandise giant, WalMart partners with skype, the leading software based VoIP application in the US Market to sell its hardware devices such as headsets, handsets, webcams and pre-paid skype cards that would now be available on WalMart Stores.

For the main reason that the telecom public in the United States is starting to pick up VoIP applications especially on their homes, this partnership would benefit a lot of people that are dependent on internet services.

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[Andrea]

This is definitely a big threat to the telecoms industry, given the fact that using VoIP is much cheaper than using the regular telephone line.

[mini_0]

Definitely a good news for the extensive voip users . And yes the telephone companies and telecom providers may well need to keep a check on this one . The addition of Skype Internet communications products to Wal-Mart stores comes at a time when VoIP adoption among U.S. households is growing rapidly.Wal-Mart is offering Skype Certified hardware in the Internet and voice communications area of 1,800 of its stores throughout the country, providing more opportunity and accessibility for people looking for affordable calling options.