The leader of VoIPThe leader of VoIP-Skype-Skype

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overviewoverviewThe history of SkypeThe advantage of SkypeThe features of SkypeCompare with other communication

technologiesThe impact of Skype to communicationThe future expect &recommendation

The history of SkypeThe history of SkypeSkype-is voice

software that enables the world’s conversation.

2005 eBay spent 2.6 billion to purchase Skype

2006 Voice Conferencing had been introduced

2008 Skype released various updates include Mobile Skype

2009 eBay sold 70 percent stake to an investor group

2010 Skype 5.0 BETA and Skype for Apple’s iPhone app are released

The advantages of SkypeThe advantages of Skype Cheap rate- The software is free, as is calling to other Skype users; We can buy credits to make calls on pay-as-you-go

system: Domestic -Australia $0.03/min International-Germany $0.03/min -India $0.11/min - South Africa $0.093/min Monthly plan- U.S $7.99/month -China $11.99/month -Unlimited world $15.99/month

Great call quality

-It has its own SIP and P2P standard

-Research and development: brand-new Skype 4.2 with better call quality

Remarkable statistic

The features of SkypeThe features of Skype SkypeOut -call a real phone number from

Skype SkypeIn -able to call your Skype account

from a phone Video calls -make video calls for free using

Skype Conference calls -makes having group discussions

with staff that are located in various parts of the world much easier

File Sharing Instant messaging Text messaging -Skype to send text messages to

any cell phone in the world Voicemail

Compare with other Compare with other communication communication technologiestechnologiesSkype can call all over the world

Cheaper than calling by a phone

The impact of SkypeThe impact of Skype Skype tops all in international calls

Skype with a user base of 521 million users Skype Holds 8% market share, become world’s

largest provider of long distance communication

The future expect & The future expect & recommendationrecommendationRegulation restrict –remains concern with its

“free”, conflict with the other phone companies.

Invest more to the R&D for new features and related products .

Enable multiple users on one PC.

ConclusionConclusionTopic covered1. The history of Skype2. The advantages of Skype 3. The features of Skype4. Compare with other communication

technologies5. The impact of Skype to communication6. The future expect &recommendation

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http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/03/skype-tops-all/

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http://www.geek-news.net/2009/03/skype-holds-8-market-share-becomes.html

http://www.techreaders.com/2010/01/skype-enjoys-12-percent-market-share-of-international-calls/

http://voip.about.com/od/voipsoftware/a/whatisskype.htm

http://skype.com/allfeatures/

http://www.ebayinc.com/content/press_release/20091119006361

http://about.skype.com/

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