What are the functions of skype?

Skype is an instant messaging software that has the functions required for IM, such as video chat, multi-person voice conferencing, multi-person chat, file transfer, text chat and other functions.

It can have high-definition voice conversations with other users, and can also make domestic and international calls. It can make direct calls regardless of landline, mobile phone, or PHS, and can realize functions such as call transfer and text message sending.

Skype is the world’s free voice communication software, with more than 663 million registered users and more than 30 million people online at the same time. In March 2013, Microsoft shut down the instant messaging software MSN globally and replaced it with Skype.

Just download Skype and you can log in using your existing Messenger username, and your existing MSN contacts will not be lost.

Extended information

Development history:

Skype was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. It is a subsidiary of Microsoft. Its main function is to initiate instant messages, Voice and video calls are free for most services, but calls to landlines or mobile phones through Skype are subject to charges.

Skype was first operated in China by a joint venture between Skype and TOM Online. After Skype was acquired by Microsoft, Skype changed partners.

According to the official Chinese website of Skype, the current operating entity of Skpye is Time Spectrum Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., which was established in April 2014. Guangming.com Media Co., Ltd. holds 60.01 shares, and Bozhi Chuanzhi Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. holds 39.99 shares. The shareholder of Bozhi Chuanzhi Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is Feng Jue, a natural person.

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