VoxLib launched a new VOX for Skype service today called VOX for Skype. This new service allows users the ability to make access and make calls with your Skype account using a mobile phone. Using VOX will work through your normal local wireless minutes account, with no additional charges, or data plan.

In order for VOX to work, users would first have to download a plug-in onto their PC. There are two ways to use VOX, VOX via SkypeIn, and VOX via SMS. In order for this to work, you must have a copy of Skype open and running on a computer with access to your Skype account.

Using VOX for SkypeIn, users would call their SkypeIn number, VOX would recognize this, and give you access to your Skype contacts, cheap long distance, and any Skype voicemails.

VOX for SMS works by sending an SMS to VoxLib's SMS gateway. The SMS gateway will forward a message to your VOX application running on your PC. You will be called through SkypeOut connecting you to an open conference. Sending an empty, or "online" message from this point will allow VOX to send you a message via Skype containing your contact list, allowing you to call anyone from Skype on your mobile device.

The process sounds a little complex, and might take a few tries, so I have added a few diagrams from the Voxlib site to ensure some smooth Skyping after the jump.

[via Yahoo!]


Vox for SkypeIn setup



Vox for Skype SMS setup