Skype
Skype.com - About Skype
Skype is a downloadable software that facilitates easy communication around the globe; and is available in more than 28 languages. The software was founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis in the year 2003. With Skype; users can make voice calls, video calls as well as chat online. If both users have installed Skype; then Skype to Skype voice calls are totally free of cost.
Skype is an eBay company and is headquartered in Luxembourg. It brings to its customers various premium offerings like making and receiving voice calls to and from landline phones as well as cell phones coupled with voicemail and call forwarding facility. While skype to skype calls are free; the other services are paid for and this service costs a minuscule amount as compared to the traditional calling methods. Furthermore; with the paid for Skype services like its premium offerings; the company is able to generate good revenues.
The user just needs to download the free software and then install it and can start making calls instantly to just about any destination on the planet. All that is required to start making voice calls is a broadband connection, speakers and a microphone.