Nokia takes Vyke VoIP on Download Now

Vyke Communications and Nokia Corporation has signed a global agreement to distribute Vyke's mobile Voice over Internet Protocol service, Mobile IP. Under the terms of the agreement, Vyke Communications has licensed Nokia to distribute the mobile handset software component of the Vyke Mobile IP service.

"This agreement is a fantastic step forward for Vyke and its shareholders as it provides a significant new distribution channel. Elements of Vyke's Mobile IP service were originally developed in co-operation with Forum Nokia PRO and we are very pleased to expand upon that relationship through this distribution agreement.", as Tommy Jensen, executive chairman of Vyke declared.

New users acquired via the Nokia on-device content portal 'Download!' will automatically be directed to Vyke's end user communications portal and have accounts created simply within the Vyke system.

Nokia and Vyke said they have identified selected European markets for the initial launch of the service on Nokia's handsets so presumably the UK will almost certainly be one of them.

New users signing up for Vyke's Mobile IP service via Nokia Download! will be awarded $1 of free Vyke calling credit. As calling North America and Western European fixed lines is only charged at ¢4 per call with no per minute charges, Vyke's introductory offer potentially provides tens of hours of free international calling from the mobile phone.