Skype
About Skype
Skype is a Microsoft tool for phone calls, video conferencing, chats, and messaging. The VoIP program is preinstalled on many Windows systems, and the basic version can be used free of charge. For business users, Skype offers only basic functions.
Skype has a number of other functions in addition to VoIP telephony to other Skype users, landlines, or cellular networks. Users can exchange messages and send files via Messenger. Conferences can be held with or without a video stream. The number of participants is limited to 50. In addition, Skype offers functions for screen sharing and meetings, a customizable interface, and a contact book. There is a scheduler for appointments so meetings can be time-limited.
Skype also offers integrated translation software. This can broadcast live conversations in another language. The translator waits for a sentence to finish, and then translates it as a subtitle. Users can be invited by phone, email, or link. There are also functions for surveys, recording, and private chats. The program complies with in-force data protection regulations. Data is protected with 256-bit TLS 1.2 encryption.
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- Industry: Medical Practice
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
I advise everyone to buy it, because anyone who likes it cannot do without it.
Reviewed on 2024-09-27
I love it very much. It was and still is my best friend. It helped me communicate with my family...
I love it very much. It was and still is my best friend. It helped me communicate with my family and friends with voice and video without interruption.
Pros
Nice program, easy to use, and very old, it helped me communicate with my family and friends for more than 15 years.
It is also free, the picture is very clear, the sound is clear, and it is compatible with all devices.
Cons
Expensive when we use it to call mobile, landline and international phones
- Industry: Broadcast Media
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Skype is Excellent!
Reviewed on 2024-12-22
Overall it was a very pleasant experience to use Skype. I was able to connect with family in...
Overall it was a very pleasant experience to use Skype. I was able to connect with family in different parts of the world where other apps have restrictions and no reach ability.
Pros
Skype was an excellent app to connect with my family and friends. I was able to use this on mutiple devices with ease and I liked how it was accessible in all parts of the world
Cons
Sometimes the video chat quality would lag a bit but I think it was mainly due to the load on my network connection and not the software itself.
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Falling behind the competition
Reviewed on 2024-12-21
Used to use it a lot for personal video calls but has fallen by the wayside as competitors have...
Used to use it a lot for personal video calls but has fallen by the wayside as competitors have come up with more and better features.
Pros
Good way to conduct video calls with friends & family.
Cons
Has fallen behind the competition in features.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Reliable Online Communications with Skype
Reviewed on 2024-11-10
I've been using Skype since its inception and seen it go though its bad times and its good times...
I've been using Skype since its inception and seen it go though its bad times and its good times and thanks to its backing by Microsoft find it to be a reliable platform.
Pros
Skype is a mature, reliable, and well established online VoIP platform backed by Microsoft and great solution fro communicating online with voice and video with one person or multiple people at once. Great for personal or business use. Oh, and it is free to get started.
Cons
Its feature set has not changed much for several years but it really doesn't have to as there are other platforms from Microsoft like Teams, and competitors like Zoom, 3CX and other voip service providers that provide same or similar features with more features.
Reasons for Switching to Skype
I've been a longtime user and have kept using along side new platforms.- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Essential in smartworking
Reviewed on 2024-12-20
Used for study, personal life and work. I appreciate the quality of audio and video calls and...
Used for study, personal life and work. I appreciate the quality of audio and video calls and access to various features in the free version
Pros
Free historical communication app through messages, calls and video calls. Allows you to manage numerous videocalls and avoid having to share your private contacts with work teams
Cons
Sometimes it tends to be a bit heavy as an app, especially on older devices that may experience slowdowns
Skype FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Skype.Q. What type of pricing plans does Skype offer?
Skype offers the following pricing plans:
- Pricing model: Free Version
- Free Trial: Not Available
Q. Who are the typical users of Skype?
Skype has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Skype support?
Skype supports the following languages:
Arabic, Belarusian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Q. Does Skype support mobile devices?
Skype supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Skype integrate with?
Skype integrates with the following applications:
Microsoft Outlook
Q. What level of support does Skype offer?
Skype offers the following support options:
FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Chat
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