Skype is now available to the masses! In a press release yesterday, Skype teamed up with Walmart. There is also a new service called Mobivox which allows one to call in a local number and access Skype (read more about Mobivox past the jump).

Skype, announced yesterday that it is teaming up with Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, to address the growing popularity and demand for Internet communications among U.S. consumers. Starting today, Wal-Mart is offering Skype Certified™ hardware in the Internet and voice communications area of 1,800 of its stores throughout the country, providing more opportunity and accessibility for people looking for affordable calling options. This partnership gives shoppers immediate hands-on access to headsets, webcams and handsets designed to work with Skype, as well as the first pre-paid cards for Skype available in the U.S.

Mobivox launched last week. According to SolSie, they are offering the convenience of making any phone into a Skype phone. One calls "VoxGirl", a virtual Skype operator that connects calls to online users of Skype on your contact list. Mobivox also offers free calls between its own users.

For more information and to sign up for Mobivox, check out the "How it Works" presentation.

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