Skype

Overview

Founded in 2003 by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis with technology developed by Estonian engineers, this telecommunications company pioneered Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. It initially offered PC-to-PC calling and has since expanded to provide video calling, instant messaging, and affordable voice calls to landlines and mobile phones.

The platform offers free voice and video calls across devices, file sharing through instant messaging, and premium services like SkypeOut for calling traditional phone numbers. Other features include video messages, screen sharing, and past integrations with financial services. Broad accessibility, including device integrations such as Xbox and Comcast HDTV sets, has made it a popular choice among consumers, businesses, and educational institutions for global communication and collaboration.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 800-642-7676
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/skype

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• communication
• incredible products
• mobile
• messaging
• chat
• voip
• video chat
• information technology
• social media
• consumer internet
• internet
• software development
• information technology & services
• consumers

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Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Community Sift
• GroupMe