Company Overview

Skype, founded in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft for $8.5B in 2011, is one of the earliest VoIP and video calling services.

Related providers: skype

Core Products

  • Communication Services:Professional communication services solutions

Core Strengths

Global Reach: VoIP pioneer, high brand recognition
Cross-Platform: All major platforms
Free Calls: Free video and voice calls

Key Milestones

  • 2003:Expanded product lines and market coverage through strategic acquisitions
  • 2026:Continues to optimize communication services for global customers

Market Position

Skype competes with the following providers in the communication market:

  • Slack:Shares the communication market with Slack
  • Google Cloud:Competes with Google Cloud in communication services
  • Discord:Major competitor in communication
  • Twist:Major competitor in communication