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Web site: www.skype.com

Date of first review/ name of reviewer: 6/2/2009 [Lucas Cook]

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Produced by:  Skype Limited

Cost: Free computer to computer calls, fee to call land or cell phones

Description: Skype is a Voice over IP protocol where one can place phone calls to other Skype users, and land and cell phones. Also allows for video confrencing.

Platform: Web-based

License:

Maturity:

Features:

Skype-to-Skype calling

Skype-to-phone calling

A personal phone number so people without Skype can call you

Voicemail

Text messaging

Call forwarding

Flexible payment for Skype-to-phone calling

Advantages:

Easy to use, easy to set up, and reliable service.

Free when calling from Skype-to-Skype which saves a lot of money when communicating across countries

Low international Skype-to-phone prices

Option of video chatting

Disadvantages:

If the net connection is problematic quality drops

Quality of video is poor

Occasional lag between what is said and when it is heard

Tips:

 Best to use when going from Skype-to-Skype

 Invest in a good microphone and webcam if you are going to use it often

Tutorials:

Skype Support: https://support.skype.com/

More information: