Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Skype creates public phone booths at airports

Internet calling service Skype has introduced a new Skype video calling booth at an international airport.

Skype, one of Europe's best know tech success stories, was built and remains based in the Estonian capital of Tallinn, and now the city's airport is home to the first ever Skype video calling booth.

The electronic innovation was created as a way of advertising the country's e-friendly credentials.

Inspiration for the look of the booth came from the popular film Avatar and was built by Estonian designers.

The visual portal features a 22-inch touch screen, a web cam and has been made to be used free of charge.

Ambitious expansion plans are already being discussed by the company with the possibility of similar booths showing up in other airports, hotels, shopping malls, transport hubs and even hospitals.