A new chapter
Today, Skype begins a new chapter. We’re spinning off from eBay to become an independent company once again. This is very exciting news for all of us here at Skype, and I want to give all of you a brief… Read more
We're a TIME.com top 50 website of 2009
At Skype, we think we do a pretty good job of helping connect people all over the world. It's one thing to give ourselves a pat on the back – it's another when someone else does it. That's why we're… Read more
We're a TIME.com top 50 website of 2009
At Skype, we think we do a pretty good job of helping connect people all over the world. It’s one thing to give ourselves a pat on the back – it’s another when someone else does it. That’s why we’re… Read more
AT&T: One step closer to Skype calls over 3G
We’ve updated our iPhone app – you can now make video calls. In a filing today responding to the FCC’s inquiry into its role in the approval of apps made available through Apple’s App Store, AT&T said that it plans… Read more
Our anti-spam initiatives
We’ve been hearing reports that spam levels are increasing on Skype, and I want to reassure you that we don’t take this sort of thing lightly. Unfortunately, Skype, like any other communications software, has a small minority of users who… Read more
Online numbers (SkypeIn) now available in South Africa, Netherlands and Malta
Residents of South Africa, Netherlands and Malta can now take advantage of Skype online numbers. They’re perfect if you have friends, family or colleagues who don’t use Skype – anyone can dial your online number and reach you on Skype,… Read more
A headset for everyone
Over the last few months, our engineers have been working with our friends at Freetalk on a super-secret project. The challenge? To produce a super-wideband audio headset for everyone, everywhere. It’s now ready for public consumption – a plug-and-play super-wideband… Read more
Skype Shop comes to Latin America
The Skype Shop is now available for our users in Latin America – if you’re in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela, you can now browse and buy a range of Skype Certified accessories and hardware, including headsets… Read more
Cheap calls to Turkey – call Turkey for up to 78% less
Skype is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family around the world – and if you regularly call Turkey you’ll be happy to hear that we’ve cut the cost of calling numbers in Turkey by up… Read more
Skype 4.1 for Windows goes gold
Download Skype 4.1 for Windows Skype 4.1 for Windows is now gold, and is ready for you to download. We’ve fixed a number of bugs found in the beta release, and recommend that you update now. We’ve added useful features… Read more
