Comcast and Skype today announced that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership. The deal means Comcast customers will soon be able to make and receive Skype video calls from their television, whether their friends and family use Skype on their home TVs, PCs, smartphones, or tablets. Trials for the new offering will begin in the coming months, and further product details will be made available later this year.

Skype and Comcast say they aim to bring a simple, affordable, high-quality widescreen HD video calling experience to millions of homes.