Late last week, we reported that Microsoft would be taking over Skype in China when the company’s joint venture with TOM ended in the country. Apparently, that information was inaccurately posted by TOM.
As reported by The Register, Skype APAC director of comms, Judd Harcombe, revealed the inaccuracies of the statement TOM posted on the website:
“Skype is committed to providing users with the best experience possible and confirm that the cooperation with TOM Online will end. We would like to thank them for their partnership and support over the years.
“TOM erroneously overstated the number of connected users we have in China. We have more than 300 million connected users around the world and do not disclose country-specific figures. In China, Skype software is made available through a joint venture to comply with established procedures to meet obligations under local laws. We look forward to sharing news of the new joint venture soon.”
So another joint venture is in the works and will be revealed in the future. We’ll be sure to keep our ears to the ground for any new information regarding said joint venture.