We all love something for nothing. With Skype’s free software – by the way, it works seamlessly with your internet connection – you can chat away with free Skype-to-Skype calls and never worry about cost, time or distance. Share the love and get your friends to download Skype so you can talk, instant message (IM) or make video calls for nothing. You can also make local, long distance and international calls to phones and mobiles at great rates too.

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Full-screen video calls Feel like you're talking face-to-face with great sound and picture. Fill your screen with the faces you love. Call landlines and mobiles at great rates With Skype Credit you can make Pay As You Go calls to phones. With a monthly subscription you can get unlimited calls to landlines (and mobiles in some countries) – no long-term contract required Take Skype with you You don’t have to be tied to your desk or computer to use Skype. With Skype on a mobile phone or device, make calls to anyone on Skype while you're going about your daily business. Wherever you go, Skype can come too.

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The all-new Skype. Built for conversations that make a difference. We've built this brand new Skype so you can have the conversations that make a difference to you, every day. It's easy to use, plus step-by-step guides help you get started. Give your partner a goodnight kiss when they're working away from home. Check in with your family wherever you're traveling to let them know you're safe and well. Pick up your weekly call to your mum and this time, remember to ask for her knockout cheesecake recipe.

So, what else can you do? Skype is jam-packed with great features to help you stay in touch with friends, family and co-workers, share your thoughts and find the information you need. You can use it on a computer or get Skype on your mobile so you can keep in touch on the move, whatever you’re up to. Skype works on a wide range of mobiles, plus on devices like the PlayStation® Portable (PSP®). There’s also a great range of WiFi and cordless phones with Skype built-in. Just for starters you can instant message (IM) anyone on your contact list or even use group IM to chat with lots of people at the same time. You could hold a conference call to organise a get-together and then find business recommendations™ to search for the perfect venue to hold it. There are also really cool video features. All you need is a webcam to make free video calls or even take photos of yourself to personalise Skype.

There are many ways Skype can help you connect. Finding people Adding friends and family to your contact list is simple – search, select, add. More about adding contacts Free video calls See who you’re talking to for free. And check out our new High Quality Video feature. Guide to making a video call Making a call is easy Simply select the Call Phones tab, enter a number and hit the green button. Guide to calling phones Great call quality Get superior sound quality with a headset. Many models to choose from. Get the right headset for you