D-Link has introduced the “pay-as-you-go” V-Click dual mode phone allowing easy switching between cellular and Wi-Fi networks.

The phone will begin shipping within the next few months and will feature tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900 mhz) and 802.11 network access. SIM Smartcard usage automatically gains GSM access. With a touch of the V-Click button, the user can activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi connection allowing access to the internet or an internet phone service.

Boasting a sleek form factor of approximately 4.17″ x1.73″ x 0.75″, the V-Click phone will come in different colors styles, support Opera MobileTM (a Wi-Fi hotspot browser) and a 2 inch (176×200 px) bright color screen.

For security of transmissions, the V-Click phone offers WEP , WPA and WPA2 standards based encryption. Users can purchase call time from service providers and load it up using the SIM card. Costing around $600, a hefty price for a “pay-as-you-go” phone, it would initially be available through D-Link’s website.

News Release [D-link]