Talk is cheap - talk is free - talk is 'skype'

What is Skype?

Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free calls to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world. And even though the calls are free, they are really excellent quality. If you and your friends, family or business contacts are using webcams, you can also make free video calls. You can even call landlines and mobile phones at really cheap per minute rates (and there’s no setup or subscription fee). It's great with technophobe parents - I can purchase SkypeOut Credit to phone them on their ordinary handset (no need for them to figure out the difference betewen the microwave and their computer!).

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What operating system?

Skype works on most kinds of computers — Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Pocket PCs. Calls, chats and file transfers work between all kinds of computers.

Is it secure?

Skype automatically encrypts calls, chats and file transfers before sending it through the internet so no-one can intercept your call, text or file transfer. And it’s completely free of advertising, so you won’t be disturbed by annoying pop-ups or banners.

Other Skype services

You can talk to anyone on Skype over the Internet for free, and you’ll always be able to do that. There are some other useful things you can do on Skype that aren’t free (but they’re pretty cheap, actually).

SkypeOut Credit - used to call traditional telephones anywhere in the world using Skype. Available in different amounts. Often cheaper than a conventional call. Also used to buy ringtones, weemees and pictures to illustrate your personal profile.

SkypeStore Headsets - Cordless phones, and video cameras for use with Skype (USA & Europe only).

Skype Voicemail Personal - An answering service for your Skype account. Record your own greeting, and take messages while you're away from your computer.

SkypeIn - Buy a telephone number in a country and city of your choice. People can call your Skype account using a normal telephone for the cost of a local call. Up to 10 different telephone numbers can call each Skype account.

Skype for Business - Small businesses can administer and allocate credit for up to 20 Skype accounts.

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