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Skype

www.skype.com

Skype is a peer-to-peer VoIP networking system created in 2004 by the former inventors of the Kazaa music sharing network. Users who download the free Skype software become part of the network allowing them to use it for conversations with other users but also facilitating the operation of the network itself. While calls from the PC to other Skype equipped PC users are free, Skype offers calling to regular phones through the SkypeOut pre-paid card. Similarly calls can be received by the computer through SkypeIn. In June 2005, Skype added voice mail to its service.

In September 2005, eBay offered more than $5bn to purchase Skype.

Plans Offered (US)

Skype free

News Items

1/4/2006 NETGEAR, Skype to Connect on Family of Innovative Products Including World’s First Skype WiFi Mobile Phone
1/3/2006 D-Link and Skype Enable Internet Calls Using Traditional Phones
12/1/2005 Skype Launches Next Generation Free Internet and Video Calling for Everyone
10/25/2005 Skype gives small businesses market advantage
10/11/2005 Linksys and Skype Team Up to Launch New Cordless Handset to Drive Internet Phone Calling
10/6/2005 Partnership With Skype Delivers Secure, Global Broadband Access and Free Phone Calls Over the Internet for Mobile Corporate Users
9/12/2005 eBay to Acquire Skype
7/12/2005 Skype and Boingo Merge Internet Telephony and Global Wi-Fi Access
6/13/2005 Skype Voicemail and Windows v1.3 Launched

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