This is the information I received from one of my "global blog and Skype informants" who likes to remain anonymous. These are supposed to be the specifications of the 3Skypephone. See below. Can't wait to get a sample for review.

I also checked the domain www.3skypephone.com; it is already registered. Not sure by who. But if you look up www.3skypephone.co.uk you find "michele carter" as registrant. Not sure who that is either. Anyways. Little tidbits of information will create a full picture.

The 3Skypephone launches 2 November.

We're launching our own mobile, the 3Skypephone. It's the evolution of handsets, it's mobile Skype.

Calling the world is now free. All calls to other 3Skypephones and other Skype users are made at no cost.

It's simple to use. Customers can just log into their Skype account like they would on a PC or create one quickly. All their contacts will appear on screen, so they can check their status and decide whether they want to call or instant message their friends. And there's a dedicated Skype key so calls can be made instantly.

The 3Skypephone comes with some great features:

• 2 Megapixel camera
• Photo editing and effects function
• Video capture
• MP3 player
• Inbuilt equalizer which enhances reproduction delivering great bass
• Simple navigation for browsing the library

Calls on the 3Skyephone are truly free, there are no calling charges, no data charges and no need to buy an extra add-on. It's FREE calls to anyone, anywhere at anytime.

The 3Skypephone comes in 3 great colours and will be available on Pay Monthly and Pay As You Go for the festive season market. It will also be the only phone available on the new £12 Mix and Match 100 tariff which offers 100 minutes or texts or any mix of the two.

It will be on the available as of 29th October for a pre-launch before the official launch on 2nd November.