Sainsbury ’s First European Supermarket Chain to Sell Skype Credit

Sainsbury ’s First European Supermarket Chain to Sell Skype Credit

Sainsbury’s and Skype™, the global Internet communications company, today announced a deal that will enable customers to buy Skype credit – in the form of eVouchers – at more than 500 Sainsbury’s stores across the UK.

As Skype credit becomes readily available, Sainsbury’s will also shortly be stocking Skype certified hardware (headsets and handsets) to enable new users to start using Skype. Skype credit lets Skype users call landlines or mobile phones anywhere in the world, for as little as 1p per minute. Users simply dial the landline or mobile number from their computer and they are immediately connected to who they are calling. Skype PC to PC calls to any of the other 100 million Skype users anywhere in the world will always be free.

According to Adam Zeiderman, commercial manager, Sainsbury’s home services, “We are delighted to be the first retailer in Europe to sell Skype eVouchers in our stores. We think our customers will welcome the convenience of being able to purchase inexpensive worldwide internet calls when they shop. This will complement our existing telecommunications offer. Combined with our experience selling mobile phone top-up cards, we anticipate that the system will integrate seamlessly into all our stores.”

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