
Skype allows for worldwide calling from multiple devices. User can use their device’s microphone, webcam and texting features for low-cost (often free) worldwide communication. Skype also allows users to conduct business meetings and share ideas amongst their workgroup. Skype-to-Skype calls are always free and can include as many as 50 people.
Software Specs
Type
Application, System Software, Videoconferencing, VoIP, and Instant Messaging
Base Price
Starting at Freemium
License Model
Consumption license
Additional Price Details
- Skype-to-Skype calls are free
- Skype-to-Landline or mobile device prices depend on your country. (In the US, it’s 2.3 cents per minute with a 4.9 cent connection fee)
- Skype Credits or a Skype Subscription is required before calls can be made to a landline or mobile phone.
- Skype Credits can be purchased in $10 or $25 increments
Available subscription plans include:
- U.S. package: Covers US, Puerto Rico and Guam for $2.99/month North American package: Covers US, Canada, Mexico, Guam, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa for $6.99/month
- World package: Works across eight countries for unlimited minutes to mobile devices and landlines and unlimited minutes for only landlines in 55 countries for $13.99/month
Features (basic)
- Access to files
- Available for:
- Phone
- Desktop
- Tablet
- Web
- Alexa
- xBox
- Background blur
- Caller ID
- Cortana
- Edit and delete messages
- Forward calls
- Local numbers available
- Low phone rates
- Search within a conversation
- Send files
- Share button
- Share location
- Skype Connect
- Skype Extension
- Skype for Outlook.com
- Skype To Go
- Skype Translator
- SMS
- Talk to non-Skype users
- Voicemail
- World-wide connection
Who is This Software For?
Skype was developed to allow for ease of communication via voice across the internet. With the ability to combine their microphone, webcam and instant messaging, users are able to hold world-wide conversations. Best of all, most of these features are free with Skype-to-Skype calling.
Vendor Details
- NameSkype Technologies
- Websitewww.skype.com
- CountryEstonia
- FoundedAugust 29, 2003
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