A team-up tends to make the scenario much better than the present situation. Those in line with this hypothesis can affirm it by the following tidbit. Telus has partnered with Skype following an agreement and one of the highlights is the upcoming launch of the Skype Edition LG Optimus Black which is the first Skype-branded phone in Canada.
This partnership will give patrons the ability to purchase Skype Credit through their Telus accounts. This will enable users to stay in touch with dear ones across Canada and abroad. They may also put the software’s low-cost calling rates to maximum use. Customers can charge their credit directly to the wireless bill which is available exclusively for these users. It also enables unlimited Skype-to-Skype voice calls and instant messaging across the globe.
“We believe that by developing a deep relationship with leading global communications brands that our customers already know and enjoy, such as Skype, Telus can provide a superior customer experience that leverages the best of what those brands have to offer and empowers our customers to choose the services they want and need,” specified David Fuller, chief marketing officer at Telus.
By bringing Canadians their choice of the best communication technologies we offer our customers the freedom to customize their mobile experience with the services they want, when and how they want. And when you experience these services on Canada’s fastest coast-to-coast 4G network, it’s a perfect match,” added David Fuller, chief marketing officer at Telus.
This partnership is touted to increase the company’s participation in the smartphone application ecosystem by pairing up with Skype’s communication solutions. Telus users may comfortably make use of Skype out calling and Skype credit for international calling to both landlines and mobile phones at reasonable rates.
“People want to take their Skype conversations with them on-the-go, wherever they are, whether it’s on a laptop, or increasingly, via their mobile phones. Telus will enable Canadian consumers to get the best Skype experience on their smartphones and it will truly change the way people communicate with their friends and family either here or abroad,” commented Russ Shaw, Skype vice-president and general manager of Mobile.
After having joined hands, Telus will also spearhead Skype offerings and make them easily accessible as the customer service is ready at hand through the learning centers along with good web support. The Skype edition LG Optimus Black features a built-in Skype icon that enables a connection between the user and Android market with just a tap. The latest version of Skype mobile can be downloaded thereafter.
It is inclusive of a complete in-box Skype quick-start guide and nearly 60 minutes of Skype international calling credits for an immediate start. Apart from being lightweight, the handset offers 700nitNova display for color and clarity on its 4-inch touchscreen. It is embedded with a 2-megapixel front facing camera for photos and videos.
The special edition LG Optimus Black is slated to arrive this summer.