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Skype (Classic) for Windows

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Skype offers free worldwide voice and video calls between users. It also enables paid calls to phones and secure file transfers, connecting you globally.

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Skype (Classic) 0/3

  • Pros

    • Free voice and video calls worldwide
    • Secure end-to-end encryption
    • Low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles
    • Screen sharing functionality
    • Secure file transferring

  • Cons

    • Requires P2P connection
    • Paid features needed for non-Skype calls
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Skype (Classic) for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
16
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
21,243,039
Downloads Last Week
0
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Developer’s Description

By Skype
Expand boundaries and reach out to limitless opportunities for instant worldwide communication.
Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free calls to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world. Skype uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other users. It offers several features, including SkypeOut calling from Skype to regular and mobile phones worldwide, conference calling, and secure file transferring. You can also share your screen with other users. If you and your friends, family or business contacts are using webcams, you can make free video calls. And even though the calls are free, they are really excellent quality and secured with end-to-end encryption. You can as well call landlines and mobile phones at really cheap per minute rates.
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