Skype. Take a deep breath. Tony Saigh, Skype Mobile 28 th June 2007
Skype. Take a deep breath.Tony Saigh, Skype Mobile
28th June 2007
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Skype fast facts
Skype is a global phenomenon – in Q1 2007, Skype added nearly 25 million users – for a total of 196 million users.
Skype is available in 28 languages and is used in almost every country around the world.
4.4% of global long distance calling happens over Skype (TeleGeography, Dec. 2006)
Three new features launched in Q1 and are quickly gaining traction: Skype Prime (experts can sell their advice); SkypeFind (users can promote preferred businesses); and Skype Send Money (via PayPal). These are great examples of how Skype continues to innovate ahead of the curve.
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From free calls…to freeing conversations
Freeing is about being able to see that special someone on a video call instead of just hearing a voice.
Freeing is about being able to chip in when one of your friends is collecting money for a birthday present.
Freeing is about making a phone number on a website into a button to click.
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Skype users also want access to Skype when not at their PC
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Skype for mobile operators
Tap into community of over 196m usersExtend Skype contacts and presence away from the PCDrive non-voice revenues (e.g. X-Series)Delivers on the promise of 3G Retain customers by enriching communications with Skype