Description
Skype is the most
popular free voice-over IP and instant messaging service globally. It allows
users to text, video and voice call over the internet. Users can also call
landlines and mobiles at competitive rates using Skype credit, premium accounts
and subscriptions. Skype was publically released in 2003 and now accounts for
roughly a third of all international calling minutes. Skype uses P2P technology
to connect users on a multitude of platforms including desktop, mobile and
tablet. The call quality (depending on your internet signal) and additional
features like conversation history, conference calling and secure file transfer
are excellent. There have been some criticisms over the programs bandwidth
usage and security vulnerabilities.
Skype Calling
Once you’ve downloaded and installed Skype, you
will need to create a user profile and unique Skype name. You can then search
for other users in the Skype directory or call them directly using their Skype
name. Voice chat comes with conference calling, secure file transfer and a
highly secure end to end encryption. Video chat is available on higher
bandwidth connections and makes keeping up with distant family/friends much
more interactive. Video conferencing and the Screenshare features make Skype
popular with the corporate market. Skype’s text chat client features group
chat, chat history, message editing and emoticons. Skype also enables calls to
landlines and mobiles using a premium paid service.
Easy to Use
Skype’s UI is very intuitive and easy to use. All the
classic messaging service features like profiles, online status, contacts and
recent history are displayed in the left navigation. Here you will also find
the Skype directory, group options, a search box and premium calling buttons.
The right side (main window) opens the content you select. For individual
contacts you will see a text message box, chat history and calling options.
Call Quality
On fast internet connections Skype call quality is
excellent for both voice and video calls. The hybrid peer-to-peer client server
system means the sound quality is better than most VoIP services. That being
said, if you do have a slower internet connection, voice calls may be
interrupted or delayed. Video calls will be intermittent and pixelated. Text
chat will only be affected by very poor connections. The call quality button
will give you detailed information on the expected call quality for each of your
contacts (as the quality depends on both parties internet connection).
Summary
If you’re looking for a reliable and easy to use
VoIP client, you’ll find it hard to beat Skype. Microsoft’s purchase of Skype
in 2011 has further stabilized the platform and accelerated development as
Microsoft used Skype to replace its aging messaging service Windows Live
Messenger. Click on the green download button to give it a try.
Microsoft no longer
allows hosting of their installers. So we are redirecting to their download
page.
Looking for the Mac version of Skype? Download Here
If you are looking for an alternative to Skype then
check out our guide to the top free alternatives.
Technical
Title: Skype 7.33.0.105
Filename: SkypeSetup.exe
File size: 1.56MB (1,631,704 bytes)
Requirements: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7 / XP 64-bit / Vista
64-bit / Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64-bit / Windows 10 / Windows
10 64-bit
Languages: Multiple languages
License: Freeware
Date added: March 15, 2017
Author: Skype Technologies
www.skype.com
www.skype.com
MD5 Checksum: EDB28BB52DC3BA78190DF748DE1B8666
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