Skype

An instant messaging app that provides online text message and video chat services.

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skype is the most popular free voiceover 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.

features:· find all of your friends and family in an instant search for friends, groups, conversations or new contacts on skype. with over 300 million people using skype, you’re bound to bump into someone you know.· call your world for free free voice and video calls let you talk to your heart’s content with all your friends and family on skype.· make low cost calls to mobiles and landlines keep in touch with anyone even if they’re not on skype, with low cost calls to mobiles and landlines.· instantly get in touch no matter where you are, your friends are always available with free instant messaging.· share moments send photos, record and send video messages, share your location or share web content with the people who matter most.· available for apple watch see your notifications and chat on your apple watch so you’re always part of the conversation.· skype is available everywhere on smartphones, tablets, macs, pcs, and even tvs. whatever your friends or family use, skype is there. simple.

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IFTTT integration Exchange Integration Microsoft Office integration Share your screen Video calling Voice Call

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appear.in

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Video calling Voice Call Multiple protocols OTR
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The Best 207 Skype Alternatives

Linphone

LINE

Yahoo! Messenger

Ring

Franz

FaceTime

ICQ

appear.in

Fring

iMessage

MightyCall

Psi+

Tango

Google Duo

Talkatone

Disa

YakYak

QuteCom

Sneek

Circuit

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