Skype is application software basically used for telecommunication purposes. Skype specializes in providing video chats, voice calls, and text messaging. This service is popular throughout the world for being used as a medium of conference calls, making long distance calls. Skype is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Blackberry, iOS, Windows based Smartphones. Skype is almost a free service but for some specialized services, it may require you to purchase a subscription. Skype to Skype calls are free always but for making a phone call to a landline phone and mobile phone, are chargeable. Skype was acquired by Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 Billion. It requires you to buy a credit and the amount gets debited from your account whenever you make a call. For making a free Skype call, you need to have a microphone, for the voice to transfer, webcam for streaming video and internet connection for establishing a communication path. With this application, you can also share your screen. Skype is the easiest way to stay connected to your friends, families and loved ones.
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