3 Mobile and Skype – the service that allows you to make telephone calls from your computer to anywhere in the world – have come together to launch a new mobile phone.

The 3 ‘Skypephone’ allows you to talk and send instant messages to other Skype users absolutely free, in whatever country they are (depending on whether the service is available).

The mobile phone comes fully equipped with some attractive features including a 2 mega pixel camera, mp3 player, as well as mobile TV and internet.

Set for a UK release in November and the first of its kind, the 3 ‘Skypephone is free for existing 3 customers who are on a pay monthly contract, and £49.99 for those who wish to pay as they go.

To learn more, go to www.skype.com