# Which type of software is Skype?

Which type of software is Skype?

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

software for video and audio calls and text exchange 

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
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### Comment 2

Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype for free video and voice one-to-one and group calls.

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Professional Digital Marketer
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### Comment 3

Great software for communicating with remote clients.

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Marketing for Graphics Design services
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### Comment 4

Best video conferencing tool used for both personal and business purposes 

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
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### Comment 5

It is a VoIP ( Voice over Internet Protocol) and IM (Instant Messaging) communication software application where we can communicate through voice, video and text over the internet.

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Vaadi Outsourcing 
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### Comment 6

Skype is a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) software that allows users to make voice and video calls, send instant messages, and share files over the internet. It falls under the category of communication software and is used for personal and business purposes. Skype is available on multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.



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- Posted at: about 1 year ago
- Author title: Medical DOCTOR at Private Healthcare Systems



### Comment 7

Skype is a Video Calling application.

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- Posted at: over 1 year ago
- Author title: Founder and CEO



### Comment 8

individuals and businesses use Skype for free video and voice one-to-one and group calls.

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- Posted at: about 2 years ago
- Author title: Im A Affilate Marketer at iMonetizeIt



### Comment 9

skype is the software that enables conversation all around the world. Millions of people use it for free video and audio calling.

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
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#### Reply 1

you are right ............... i want your reply

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- Posted at: about 2 years ago
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### Comment 10

This is the type of messaging and calling Software which can help users to make quick calling and clear video calling to connect or coordinate between team members.

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Senior Software Test Engineer | ISTQB Certified 



### Comment 11

It is a great tool for communication remotely.

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Salesforce Consultant at Stratos Studios ||2X Certified ||7X SuperBadge



### Comment 12

Skype is a collaboration platform. 
we can use it for video calling, Voice calling, we use it for meeting purpose. and also we can share the documents using skype

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Pre-Sales Technical Support Engineer / Enterprise Business at Sri Lanka Telecom



### Comment 13

Skype is communication software for users and We can chat, call and share files with our colleges and friends 

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago



### Comment 14

Skype is a telecommunications application. Specifically, it is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service that allows users to make voice and video calls, as well as send instant messages and share files over the internet. 

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Director



### Comment 15

It is an application that provides voice, video and instant message communication facilities over the internet. It is used for making audio and video calls, instant messaging and also used for sharing media files.

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Application Developer




## Related Product
[Skype](https://www.g2.com/products/skype/reviews)

## Related Category
[Video Conferencing](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing)

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