skype

susieanne

Could someone please explain what skype is ?? My teenage son says all his friends chat to each other on skytype . Would we need to change to SKY to get skype ? as we are with virgin media also do you need to have a web cam to use skype ? sorry i have no idea on things like this

Itismehonest

Skype is software that allows you to make free calls across the internet.
You can read all about it on their site

You can do various things from basic Instant Messages (like typing messages to each other in real time), making free 'phone' calls to other computer users of Skype, making free video calls & sharing files.
There are other features which you can use if you want to pay but that is personal choice & it isn't necessary.

You only need a webcam if you want people to see you. You can still see them via their webcam if they have one & want you to see.

Depending on the privacy settings you use you can confine Skype to only allowing people in your contact list to contact you.

It's, obviously, more involved than just the few things mentioned here but I hope it gives you an idea of what it's about.

susieanne

Thankyou for explaining it to me , so we wont need to change to Sky to get this , is that right ? It doesnt matter that we are with virgin media , we can just download it for free from the link that you posted on there website ?

penrhyn

Skype has nothing to do with Sky, it works with any internet service provider, even Virgin!
All thats needed is a cheap headset / microphone, most laptops have these built in along with a camera.

[Deleted User]

Sky and Skype are completely seperate things. Like Tesco and WHSmith. Or BT and Jeremy Paxman.

Skype can be used on mobiles, computers, even some Smart TVs and games consoles. It can do text chat, voice calls, or video calls.

It's (for the most part), free.