How to use Skype

Skype has got a fair share share of free advertising thanks to the Kenya 2013 Election where the current President-elect and his deputy promised to be on Skype.

Skype enable VOIP (voice of over IP) communication – free internet calls, Chat and video conferencing as long as both parties are connected to the internet. This is a free service. This means, just as you normally Chat on Facebook or Yahoo Mail, you can now chat with your friends via Skype.

The advantage of Skype of free video calls that you can see and hear the person you are chatting with in real time. Make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, and call phones at Skype rates on the move Free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype.

You can also use Skype to call the traditional phones by paying a fee.

Skype is now owned by Microsoft though the Skype software works on Windows, Linux and Mac. Download Skype

Skype for Mobile

Windows Phone
Download Skype for free from the Windows Phone Marketplace.

iPhone
The free Skype app is available in the App Store.

Android
You can download the free Skype app from Google Play.