Ericsson IPX signs agreement with SkypeEricsson IPX has signed an IPX Messaging with VoIP company Skype, negotiated by the IPX team in the UK. The Ericsson IPX Messaging service will allow Skype to offer a more robust service to their customers in delivering SMS services through their Skype application. The system supports the outbound SMS messaging capability built into Skype software, currently used by 196 million people worldwide. Ericsson IPX operates as a global broker between operators and content companies, providing connectivity and payment mediation. It focuses on mobile premium and non-premium connectivity via SMS, MMS, web and WAP.
