Tony Bates Weighs in on Microsoft's Acquisition of Skype
I am delighted to announce the deal with Microsoft has formally closed, and Skype is now a division of Microsoft. This represents a huge leap forward in Skype’s mission to be the communications choice for a billion people every… Read more
The Transformational Power of Skype in the Classroom
This afternoon, I had the opportunity to join a dynamic community of global leaders at the 2nd Annual Social Good Summit presented by Mashable, the 92nd Street Y, and the United Nations Foundation to discuss a big idea: the power… Read more
Celebrating Video Calling on Skype's 8th Birthday
If a photo is worth 1,000 words, a video call is worth 1,000,000 words. Facial expressions and real-time reactions are the little nuances that make a conversation that much more meaningful. Every day on Skype, the great things people… Read more
Facebook video calling powered by Skype
Just a few weeks ago, Skype announced the ability to IM your Facebook friends or to 'Like' and comment on a Facebook status directly from Skype. Today, we are excited to announce that Skype's partnership with Facebook goes even further,… Read more
Skype is in 'Da House
Being a Member of Congress means juggling a schedule that would be unthinkable for most of us. Members travel back and forth between Washington, D.C. and their home districts several times a month. This travel schedule has become more… Read more
Skype announces partnership with Comcast to bring Skype (HD) video calling to more living rooms
We're excited to announce a partnership with Comcast, the largest provider of internet and cable service in the U.S. We see a lot of synergies in teaming up with Comcast to enable their customers to communicate with family and… Read more
Skype Terms of Use Updated
We've made some important changes to the Skype EULA, Skype Terms of Service, Skype.com Terms of Use. These three documents have been combined into a single streamlined document 'Skype Terms of Use', which we hope you will find simpler and… Read more
As the G8 talks Net, the Netherlands decides to protect Net Neutrality in law
This week I was at the "eG8 Forum" in Paris. Many leading figures of the Internet world spoke at this event leading up to the meeting of the world's 8 leading economies, including Skype's co-founder Niklas Zennström. Another Internet… Read more
Skype and Microsoft press conference live video feed
Today's Skype and Microsoft press conference begins at 0800 PDT / 1600 BST 1700 CEST. You can watch the live video feed above…. Read more
Microsoft will acquire Skype
I’m excited to announce that Skype and Microsoft have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Microsoft will acquire Skype for $8.5 billion US. It is an exciting day for all of us at Skype – we’ve taken a significant step… Read more
