Skype and the Sendai earthquake and tsunami – free WiFi and Skype Credit vouchers
Over the last few days, we've been watching and listening to reports from around the world about the ways people are using Skype to communicate during this time of crisis in Japan. We're fortunate to be able to report that… Read more
Get 50% off Group Video Calling with Groupon
For one day only, you can get group video chat through Skype for over 50% off our standard price. All you need to do is register at Groupon and then buy a voucher for 3 months of Skype Premium for… Read more
Embrace your #TrueCalling
As you may have seen on our blog or read about here and here, we're hiring. Today we're taking this effort up a notch and are pleased to show-off our newly minted Skype billboard. Look out for it at the… Read more
Advertising in Skype
Today we announce something new – the launch of advertising in Skype, which will appear in the Home tab in Skype starting this week. The Skype experience is our first priority, which is why we we’ve taken a lot of… Read more
Skype supports UNHCR Libya Appeal – how you can help
By donating to UNHCR now you can help to provide emergency aid to tens of thousands of people fleeing into Tunisia and Egypt to escape the violence in Libya. Back in December, Skype announced a partnership with UNHCR, including support… Read more
Austin + Skype + SXSW = Best. Time. Ever
Sometimes a perfect combination of events creates something even greater than the sum of the parts. Well we think that's firmly in the cards at this year's SXSW, and the parts in this equation are already pretty impressive! We're incredibly… Read more
Introducing our Emerging Opportunities team
Today Skype takes another step towards our ambition to bring Skype to as many devices and platforms as possible. We’ve created a new division, the Emerging Opportunities team, which will be responsible for our partnerships in the consumer electronics space… Read more
Skype now available on the Palm Pre 2 from Verizon Wireless
We’re working constantly to bring Skype to as many mobile devices as possible, and we’re excited to announce that Skype is now available on the Palm Pre 2 from Verizon Wireless. With Skype mobile built in, you can make free… Read more
Introducing Skype To Go – a new way to save on calls abroad from any phone
Skype To Go is an exciting new way to call friends, family and colleagues abroad at great Skype rates from any mobile or landline. Yes, that’s right, even your 10-year-old mobile or antique landline phone. You don’t need an Internet… Read more
29 million people online on Skype
We’ve passed another milestone – at approximately 1800 GMT yesterday, there were more than 29 million people online on Skype. Another record broken, and an opportunity for us to remind you that you can get Skype in all sorts of… Read more
