Brightpoint to distribute Skype products and services

Brightpoint, Inc. has entered into a non-binding cooperation agreement with Skype Technologies S.A., under which Brightpoint will act as an authorized distributor.

Brightpoint will initially focus on promoting Skype products and premium services to its independent agent/dealer channels, mass and specialty retailers (including university bookstores, hot spots, copy/shipping retailers, mall kiosks) and wireless network operator customers in the United States, Australia, the Philippines, India and New Zealand.

The companies will work on a definitive binding agreement, and at this moment no assurance can be given that Brightpoint can or will enter into the definitive binding agreement with Skype.