When was skype started

Skype introduces audio conference calling. First public release of Skype for Mac. Skype launches for Linux. Skype 2. Skype reaches 10 million Skype-to-Skype calls. The founders of Skype would then concentrate on Joost, a streaming video service. Skype video calling launches on Windows.

Skype announces way conference calling on PCs. Skype announces investment in Fon. Skype acquires Sonorit. Skypecasts are first introduced as a service that can create voice conversations with up to one hundred participants. SMS sending feature becomes available on Windows. Skype introduces Voice Conferencing, a service that allows customers to hold video conference calls with other Skype users.

Skype introduces first calling subscriptions. Skype announces investment in Trial Pay. Skype reaches half a billion downloads. Skype To Go is launched as a pay-as-you-go option that allows users to call people all over the world for the price of a local call by giving them a local number to call. High-quality video is introduced with Logitech. Skype reaches billion minutes of Skype to Skype calls. Skype celebrates 1 billion downloads. Skype closes Skypecasts permanently for not maintaining the expected minimun quality standard.

Constant managerial changes resulting in tension between eBay and Skype's respective management teams culminate with the departure of Skype's founders. Josh Silverman becomes Skype's CEO and immediately sets about concentrating on video calls, after eliminating previously popular programs like Skype Find and Skypecast. Skype releases Mobile Skype, compatible with around 50 different phones, a figure that would increase as programming and technology continue to sync.

Skype launches for iPhone. Skype 4. Skype launches its WiFi and screen sharing features. Elevation Partners invests. Skype announces investment in Rdio. Skype for Business SIP is released. Skype on your TV arrives in deals struck with Samsung and Panasonic.

Skype becomes ingrained in Windows , Mac and Linux. Skype Mobile on Verizon Wireless devices becomes available. Skype launches on the Apple iPad. Skype 5. Skype for Apple's iPhone app is released. Back in , the pair had created a holding company called Joltid, which had owned the intellectual property used by Skype. Their threat to withdraw Skype's right to use this code could sink the flotation, analysts warn.

Both sides begin legal action. This includes a venture capital firm owned by Marc Andreessen, the technology pioneer who created the Netscape browser in the s.

But the legal problems linger, as Joltid launches fresh legal action against both eBay and Skype claiming copyright violation. August : Skype announces plans to float on the US stock market. May : Skype is rumoured to be changing hands again, with Facebook and Google both reportedly holding talks with the company. Timeline : Skype grew rapidly because it was easy to set up and use, required only a microphone and headset, and often offered better quality for long-distance calls than a normal phone line.

Skype attracted 23m registered users in its first 18 months. Comcast rolls out Skype on Xfinity. April 40 Million connected users. Skype for String launches. February Skype for Windows Phone begins rolling out. Skype is now part of Microsoft! August Skype acquires GroupMe. July Facebook video calling powered by Skype is introduced. May Microsoft announces it will acquire Skype. January Skype acquires Qik. December Skype for iPhone now with video arrives. October Skype launches on Android devices.

September Group video calling for up to 10 people arrives. April Skype launches on the Apple iPad. March Skype Mobile on Verizon Wireless devices now available. Febuary Skype 4. September Skype acquired by Silver Lake investor group. July Skype launches its WiFi and screen sharing features. March Skype launches for iPhone. September Skype celebrates 1 billion downloads.

February Skype hits billion minutes of Skype to Skype calls. Josh Silverman is appointed CEO. October 3 Skypephone introduced with 3, a mobile UK carrier. High-quality video introduced with Logitech. June Skype To Go debuts.

March Skype reaches half a billion downloads. December Skype introduces first calling subscriptions. May SMS sending feature available on Windows. February Skype announces way conference calling on PCs.