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title: "What is the use of skype?"  
description: "What is the use of skype?"  
author: "Lily Chitlangiya"  
published: 2021-12-08  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94344/what-is-the-use-of-skype  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["skype", "troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# What is the use of skype?

What is the use of skype?

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

**Skype** is a piece of software that allows people all over the world to communicate with one another. Millions of consumers and businesses use Skype to have free video and audio **one-on-one and group conversations**, send **instant messages, and share files**. You can use Skype on your **phone, PC, or tablet**, whatever is most convenient for you. \
Skype is **simple to use** and **free to download**. \
You can do more if you spend a bit extra, such as cell phones and sending SMS. You may pay as you go or subscribe, whatever is more convenient for you. In the **business realm**, this means you can bring your whole ecosystem of **employees, partners, and customers** together to complete tasks. \
Start adding your friends, family, and coworkers to Skype right now. They won't be hard to come by; hundreds of millions of people currently use Skype to collaborate on a variety of projects.


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