Users' questions

Is Skype for desktop free?

Is Skype for desktop free?

Skype to Skype calls are free anywhere in the world. You can use Skype on a computer, mobile phone or tablet*. Users only need to pay when using premium features like voice mail, SMS texts or making calls to a landline, cell or outside of Skype. *Wi-Fi connection or mobile data plan required.

How do I download Skype on Windows 10?

To get the latest version of Skype for Windows 10 (version 15), please go to the Microsoft store….How do I get Skype?

  1. Go to the Download Skype page to get our latest version of Skype.
  2. Select your device and start the download.
  3. You can launch Skype after it is installed.

Is there a desktop version of Skype?

Skype for Desktop Available for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. By downloading Skype, you accept Terms Of Use and Privacy & Cookies. See system requirements.

How do I use Skype for free?

Calling Skype contacts on Skype is always free – but to call a mobile phone or landline through Skype requires Skype Credit or a subscription.

  1. Find the person you want to call from your Contacts.
  2. Select the contact you want to call, and then select the audio or video button.
  3. At the end of a call, select the end call.

Is Skype part of Windows 10?

Skype (which is now owned by Microsoft) is available in Windows 10 as a built-in app.

What is the current version of Skype for Windows?

What is the latest version of Skype on each platform?

Platform Latest versions
iPod touch Skype 8.79.0.97
Mac Skype for Mac (OS 10.10 and higher) version 8.79.0.95 Skype for Mac (OS 10.9) version 8.49.0.49
Linux Skype for Linux version 8.79.0.95
Windows Skype for Windows Desktop version 8.79.0.95