Compatible networks | UMTS 2100, GSM 900, GSM 1800, PCS1900, GSM 1900, HSDPA, 3G |
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Availability by region | August 2008 |
Predecessor | 3 Skypephone |
Dimensions | 100×44×13.6 mm |
Mass | 95g |
Memory | 50MB internal Expandable to 4GB microSD |
Display | 2.2in QVGA |
Rear camera | 3.2 Megapixels |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, USB (with Mass Storage Mode and Modem dongle support) |
The 3 Skypephone S2 is a UMTS, GSM and VoIP mobile phone. The phone is the successor to 3 Skypephone and the second phone from the 3 Skypephone Series.
The 3 Skypephone S2 runs on the iSkoot for Skype platform to provide its Skype service. iSkoot's shutdown of this service on 20 January 2011[1] caused this phone to show a non-functioning "click to upgrade" link, although some other phones were not affected.[2] No warning was given by Three for this shutdown, and visiting the Three website shows they removed the Skypephone from their product offerings. This violates Three's own terms and conditions[citation needed] and the "Free Skype forever" promise[3] leaving customers very angry and unable to use the arguably main functionality of this phone.[4]
The specifications released are as follow:[5][6][7]
The battery life is as follows:
The 3 Skypephone S2x is an upgrade of the 3 Skypephone S2. It is a slightly different shape and design and has a slightly poorer camera.[citation needed]