What is Skype…?

Skype is a S/W application that allows users to make voice and video and chat over the Internet.

History…

Skype was founded in 2003 by Niklas Zennstrom from Sweden and Janus Friis from Denmark.

660 millions worldwide users . Over 300 millions active users each month. Note:- This is short History. You can search over internet for brief history.

Features…

1.Calling2.Video 3.Messaging 4.Sharing 5.Other features

1. Calling… Skype to Skype calls Calls to Mobile and Landlines Groups calls Skype Number Forward calls Caller ID Skype to Go Skype Click to call

Skype to Skype calls…Skype to Skype

calls are always free, whether you’re calling home or looking for free international calls.

Calls to mobile and landline numbers

Say hello, even if your friends and family aren't on Skype. Pay for calls to mobile and landline numbers with Skype Credit or, if you call regularly, you could save even more with a subscription.

Group calls…

Make free group calls with Skype. Whether you want to share big news with your family or need to work closely with a team of colleagues, with Skype group calling you can host a group chat or conference for up to 25 people.

Adding people who already have Skype is free. To add people who aren’t on Skype, call them on their mobile or landline number with Skype Credit or a subscription.

Skype Number… Sign up for a Skype Number and get the

convenience of a local number that people can call, wherever you are.

Build your businessGet a professional number for the office.Expand your reach with an international number.Manage your calls in one place and save money.

Live abroad, stay in touchKeep a home number when you’re away.Make it easier and cheaper for family to call.Solve the problem of needing a local number for the bank.Skype Numbers are available in a wide variety of area codes, and in several countries/regions. Sign up, get your number, and pick up on any device where you use Skype.

Skype Numbers are available in the following countries/regions.

Australia Brazil**ChileDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFrance*Germany**Hong KongHungaryIrelandJapan**

KoreaRepublic of MaltaMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandPolandRomaniaSouth AfricaSwedenSwitzerland**United KingdomUnited States

Forward calls…Call forwarding… Never miss a call thanks to call forwarding. Get your calls forwarded

to any phone at low per minute rates and pay with Skype Credit or cover the cost with a subscription.

How to forward calls:Somebody calls you on Skype, but you’re unable to answer or you’re

offline.With call forwarding, the call is automatically forwarded to the mobile orlandline number of your choice.You pick up and there’s no extra charge for the person calling.This handy feature also works with incoming calls from Skype Numbers.Get started, and forward your calls to wherever you are with Skype.

Caller ID… Don’t be an unknown number. Let people know

who’s calling with free phone number identification. Here’s how it works:Sign in to Skype.

Select the "Caller ID" tab and enter your mobile number. It will then be shown when you make a call from Skype.We’ll send you a text to set up and confirm your Caller ID.Set up your phone number identification. It's fast and free – and makes connecting with your friends, family, and clients easier.

Skype To Go…

Skype To Go makes international calling easy and affordable. Using your mobile or landline, you can make and receive international calls at very low rates*.

How to make an international call with Skype To Go:Tell us the international number you want to call.We’ll give you a new number to dial.Call the new number from your phone and get straight through abroad at low calling rates.There’s no internet connection or data plan needed – perfect for when you’re on the move.

Skype Click to Call… Get the Skype Click to Call plug-in and call

phone numbers on websites with just one click. Go from browsing to chatting in seconds. When

you see a phone number online, just click the Skype icon to call it.

You’ll save money too, as many businesses offer free calls and will cover your costs. Just look for the numbers marked free.

And if you'd rather talk on the move, there’s a call from mobile option which sends the number to your phone. You can call straight away or save the number for later.

This also includes the Skype extension so you can share websites directly into a Skype conversation.

2. Video… One to One video calls Groups video calls

Video calls… You can’t put a price on a face

to face catch up. That's why we offer free video calling.

Share a free video call with anyone who also has Skype and a webcam or compatible Smartphone.

Group video calls… We all love getting friends and family in one place for

regular catch ups. And because everyone has group video calling for free on mobile, tablet and computer, it’s easier than ever.

At home or on the move, feel more connected to your loved ones and share the great or little moments as they happen.

A fair usage policy applies.Group Video Calling Fair Usage Policy Group video calls are subject to a fair usage limit of 100 hours per month with no more than 10 hours per day and a limit of 4 hours per individual video call. Once these limits have been reached, the video will switch off and the call will convert to an audio call.

3. Messaging… Mojis and emoticons Video messaging Instant messaging Send texts(SMS) Voice messages GroupMe

Emoticons and Mojis… Make your Skype chats more fun,

personal, and expressive than ever with brand new Skype emoticons and Mojis.

Mojis are short clips from your favorite movies and TV shows that you can put directly into a Skype chat. Sending a Moji is as easy as tapping the emoticon button. Browse by movie or by expression, preview the Moji, and drop it in the chat to do the talking for you.

Tap the emoticon picker to see our emoticon list, including some brand new categories and a featured section. Simply download the latest version of Skype to get going.

Video messaging…

Connect face to face, even when you're miles apart. With a video message from Skype, you can share any bit of your day with a friend – and they don’t even have to be online or available.

So go ahead. Use our video messaging app to send them a moment they can see, hear and feel — anytime.

Instant messaging…

No matter where you are, your friends are at your fingertips with instant messaging on Skype.

Skype makes messaging everyone simple. Get started today and discover our new emoticons and Mojis too.

Send texts (SMS)…

Send text messages directly from Skype. Discover a quick, simple way to text (SMS) anytime, anywhere – it’s especially great value for texting abroad.

Easily type messages from the comfort of your keyboard with no more embarrassing autocorrect.

You’ll need Skype Credit to send text messages at really low rates.

Voice messages…

Whether you’re busy getting the kids ready for school or in back-to-back meetings, Skype can handle all of your incoming calls with our free voicemail feature.

Listen to your voice messages and return any calls at your convenience.

GroupMe…

Start a group chat on your mobile with people already in your contacts.

Instantly share messages, photos and even your location.

Talk to a group of friends or just one person as much as you like.

It’s like having your own chat room for you and your friends.

4. Sharing…

Send files Screen sharing Group screen sharing Send contacts

Send files…

Been anywhere nice? Show off your snaps. Big presentation? Share it with colleagues.

You can share files online with multiple contacts during a voice, video, or group call and in an instant message. Whatever suits you.

Screen sharing…

Screen sharing is the easy way to collaborate with a friend or colleague.

Making big travel plans online? Use our screen share feature and do it together. Or why not give grandma a quick demo of how you use Skype, so she can start using it too.

Group screen sharing…

Need to share a great idea with your team? Host an online meeting for up to 10 people with Skype.

With our group screen sharing feature you, and your audience, can view your screen during a live meeting, making it easy to show off your great ideas and your presentation skills.

Send contacts…

It’s easy to share your contacts on Skype.

To transfer contacts, simply drag and drop the person you want to share into the chat so your friends can add them to their own contact list.

Make sure your new Skype contacts are kept in the loop.

5. Other features…

Skype Wi-Fi Skype Manager Skype connect Skype for outlook.com Contact me button Share button Skype translator Skype extension

Skype Wi-Fi…

Get online at over 2 million Wi-Fi internet hotspots worldwide and only pay for the minutes you use with Skype Credit. Skype Wi-Fi on your phone means no more fumbling with credit cards or long sign-up processes when you’re on the move.

Skype Manager…

Skype Manager is a web-based account management tool that lets you centrally manage Skype in your work or for your family.

Seamlessly become your own account manager. Use Skype Manager to create Skype accounts, and allocate credit and features so that everyone gets the most out of Skype.

Get started and become your own Skype manager.

Skype Connect… Receive Skype calls on your office

phones and make low cost calls by integrating Skype with your SIP phone system.

By adding Skype Connect to your existing SIP-enabled PBX, your business can save on communication costs with little or no additional upgrades required.

How to get started: Sign in to Skype Manager. Buy channels and allocate credit to your

Skype SIP profile. Configure your PBX or VoIP Gateway with

the SIP account profile details. Start calling.

Skype for Outlook.com… Go from emailing and chatting to making video and voice calls, right

from your inbox. All you'll need is the handy Skype plug-in.

Contact me button…

Help your website visitors get in touch with you on Skype.

Add a button to your site so people can call or instant message you with one click.

Share button…

Get people talking about your website with Skype’s share button.

We’ve made it faster and easier for people to share content from your site, straight into a Skype chat.

Skype Translator…

Break down the language barrier with your friends, family and colleagues.

Our online translator can help you communicate in 7 languages for voice calls, and in more than 50 languages while instant messaging.

Skype Translator uses machine learning. So the more you use it, the better it gets. Thanks for being patient as the technology graduates from Preview mode

Skype extension…

Read a good article? Now you can share a site directly with your Skype contacts.

Download the Chrome or Firefox browser Skype extension for fast access to sharing online.

We’ll be adding more features and supporting other browsers in future releases.

Thank you…!!