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Skype on Your Mobile Announced

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Skype Launches on Android Platform and more than 100 Java-Enabled Mobile Phones

Updated Beta version of Skype offered for millions worldwide to load onto their mobile phones

LAS VEGAS (CES BOOTH: HILTON #5121), January 8, 2009 – Skype today announced the
release of a lite version of Skype™, a ‘thin’ client for Skype that can be downloaded on
Android-powered devices, as well as more than 100 other Java-enabled mobile phones.
This launch builds on successful public testing last year and the incorporation of user
feedback to an earlier beta version which was only available on a limited number of mobile
devices. The updated beta now makes Skype software broadly available to millions of
mobile users worldwide, including for the first time, mobile users in the U.S. The lite version
delivers core Skype capabilities including:

• Make Skype-to-Skype calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world
• Send/receive instant messages to/from individuals or groups
• Make Skype calls at low rates to people on landline or mobile phones
• Receive calls to your online personal phone number on Skype
• See when your Skype contacts are online/available to chat

By bringing the world’s leading Internet communications software to mobile phones, Skype
users can save money on calls to landlines and mobiles abroad, and stay connected with
friends and family over Skype while on the go. The lite version of Skype works wherever
your mobile phone works, without requiring a WiFi connection. The lite version of Skype
uses local air time and a mobile internet connection in order to sign in to Skype, update
your contact list, update presence and send/receive calls or messages, so you must have
both a calling plan and a data plan on your mobile phone to use it.

"Making the Skype experience available for download to Android-powered devices, as well
as hundreds of other mobile phones from the world’s leading handset manufacturers is a
major step forward for Skype,” said Scott Durchslag, COO of Skype. “Nearly half the world’s
population are mobile phone users today and we know that many people who already use
Skype want the option to use Skype on their mobile phones. We are committed to working
towards our goal of getting Skype into the pockets of the mobile masses.”

The lite version of Skype is currently available for Android devices, which today include the
T-Mobile G1™, the first Android-powered mobile phone currently available in the United
States and the United Kingdom. It is expected to also work on other future Android devices.
Android device users can download this beta version of Skype by visiting Android Market.
It also works on more than 100 of the most popular Java-enabled phones from the world’s
top five handset manufacturers – LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson. For
instructions on downloading the lite version of Skype to LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and
Sony Ericsson phones, users can visit www.skype.com/m using the mobile browser on their
phone or www.skype.com/go/mobiledownload from a computer. The web page includes a
directory of the mobile phones currently supported.

The lite version of Skype is available globally, with the ability to make Skype-to-Skype calls
and low cost calls to landlines and mobiles abroad currently available in ten countries: the
United States, United Kingdom, Poland, Brazil (Rio and Sao Paolo), Sweden, Denmark,
Finland, Estonia, Australia and New Zealand.

*Costs for using the lite version of Skype:
You will be charged by your mobile operator for local air time and data usage based on the type of
calling service and data plan you have purchased. Since the lite version of Skype uses a mobile data
connection to sign in to Skype, update your contact list, update presence and send/receive messages,
you will be charged by your mobile operator for data usage. You will not incur charges from Skype when
you make Skype-to-Skype calls or send instant messages to friends on Skype; however national calling
rates may apply from your mobile operator due to the use of local air time. Skype will charge its regular
very low Skype rates when you call landlines and mobiles using Skype or when you receive calls on your
mobile handset from other Skype users or people calling your personal online number. We highly
recommend getting an unlimited data plan for use with the lite version of Skype. The longer you remain
signed in, the more Skype contacts you have, or the more you send and receive instant messages, the
more data you will use.

About Skype
Founded in 2003, Skype is revolutionizing the way people communicate around the world. Skype has more than
370 million registered users globally who use Skype software to communicate for free through voice and video
calls as well as instant messages. Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings, such as calls made
to and from landlines and mobiles, voicemail, call forwarding, and SMS. Skype is used in almost every country on
Earth, and people have made more than 100 billion minutes worth of free Skype-to-Skype calls. Conversations
over Skype can take place on computers, mobile devices and Skype Certified™ hardware. Skype certifies and
sells hundreds of hardware products from more than 50 partners, and works with hundreds of third-party
developers who have created plug-ins to extend Skype’s functionality.

Skype is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY). Learn more and download Skype at www.skype.com.
Access to a broadband Internet connection is required. Skype is not a replacement for your traditional
telephone service and cannot be used for emergency calling.

Skype, associated trademarks and logos and the “S” symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.
Java and all Java-based marks are a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc, in the United
States and other countries. G1 and T-Mobile G1 are trademarks of T-Mobile USA, Inc.

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First Version of Skype Now Available for Intel-based Mobile Internet Devices

First, complete communications client for MIDs supports voice and video calls, IM

LAS VEGAS (CES BOOTH: HILTON #5121), January 8, 2009 — Skype today announced the
availability of Skype™ 1.0 Beta for Intel-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). This new
version of Skype software is the result of working with Intel Corporation to develop a new
mobile Skype experience for MIDs based on the Intel® Atom™ processor and Moblin-based
Linux OS (www.moblin.org).

MIDs are an emerging category of small, truly mobile consumer devices enabling a rich
Internet experience, coupled with the capability to communicate with others, enjoy
entertainment, access information, and be productive on the go – all without sacrificing
mobility or performance. MIDs typically come with 4”-7” screens, a camera, GPS and WiFi
connectivity. Select MIDs also provide WiMax or 3G/4G support for wireless broadband
connectivity on-the-go. ABI Research expects 86 million Linux-enabled MIDs to ship by 2013.
Skype 1.0 Beta for MIDs empowers these devices with a rich communications capability
through a new, optimized interface which is designed to deliver a great experience and fast,
smooth kinetic scrolling support on the touch screen displays of MIDs. The software enables
you to make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls to anywhere in the world, in addition
to cheap calls to landlines and mobiles. It also includes instant messaging, group IM, SMS,
call forwarding, voicemail, presence (seeing when your contacts are online) and the ability
to receive calls from other Skype users or to your personal online number. MIDs’ faster
performance and wireless connectivity also enable Skype users to experience an excellent
mobile video calling experience.

“Today’s introduction of the first, complete Internet communications offering for MIDs
bridges the gap between the phone and PC and underscores our vision of ‘Skype
everywhere’ and our commitment to open access,” said Scott Durchslag, Skype’s Chief
Operating Officer. “By supporting WiFi, WiMax, 3G and 4G, this development expands
Skype’s mobile portfolio and further illustrates the broad accessibility to Skype that we offer
on a multitude of mobile devices.”

“Mobile Internet Devices enable users to enjoy the full Internet experience and stay
connected with their friends and family wherever they go,” said Pankaj Kedia, director of
global ecosystem programs in the Ultra Mobility Group at Intel Corporation. “Our
collaboration with Skype to deliver Skype 1.0 Beta for Mobile Internet Devices based on the
Intel® Atom™ processor and Moblin-based Linux OS will provide new ways for users to
communicate anywhere, anytime.”

Skype is working with Intel to deliver its application software for MIDs through Original
Device Manufacturers (ODMs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). By offering
the Skype software on their devices, device manufacturers can provide consumers with an
array of rich internet communications experiences – instant messaging, group IM, voice and
video calls – right out of the box.

The Beta version of Skype software for Intel-based MIDs was announced during a press
conference this morning and will also be on display at Skype’s booth during
ShowStoppers@CES 2009 at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel from 6-10 PM PST on Thursday,
January 8, 2009.

For more information about Intel Mobile Internet Devices, please visit
www.intel.com/products/mid. For more information about Skype 1.0 Beta for Mobile Internet
Devices, please visit skype.com.

About Skype
Founded in 2003, Skype is revolutionizing the way people communicate around the world. Skype has more than
370 million registered users globally who use Skype software to communicate for free through voice and video
calls as well as instant messages. Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings, such as calls made
to and from landlines and mobiles, voicemail, call forwarding, and SMS. Skype is used in almost every country on
Earth, and people have made more than 100 billion minutes worth of free Skype-to-Skype calls. Conversations
over Skype can take place on computers, mobile devices and Skype Certified™ hardware. Skype certifies and
sells hundreds of hardware products from more than 50 partners, and works with hundreds of third-party
developers who have created plug-ins to extend Skype’s functionality.

Skype is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY). Learn more and download Skype at www.skype.com.
Access to a broadband Internet connection is required. Skype is not a replacement for your traditional
telephone service and cannot be used for emergency calling.

Skype, associated trademarks and logos and the “S” symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited. Intel is a trademark
of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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