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2. Skype - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype

   The main difference between Skype and standard VoIP clients is that Skype operates on a peer-to-peer model (originally based on the Kazaa software [119]), rather than the more usual client-server model (note that the very popular Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) model of VoIP is also peer-to-peer, but implementation generally requires ...

3. Skype Technologies - Wikipedia

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   Skype, a voice over IP (VoIP) service, was first released in 2003 as a way to make free computer-to-computer calls, or reduced-rate calls from a computer to telephones. Support for paid services such as calling landline/mobile phones from Skype (formerly called SkypeOut), allowing landlines and mobile phones to call Skype (formerly called ...

4. Skype protocol - Wikipedia

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   The Skype protocol is a proprietary network used for Internet telephony. Its specifications are not publicly available, and all official applications based on the protocol are closed-source . It lacks interoperability with most Voice over IP (VoIP) networks, so it requires licensing from Skype for any integration.

5. Verizon, Skype partnering to offer VoIP - AOL

   www.aol.com/news/2010-02-16-verizon-skype...

   The company recently announced a joint press conference with Skype, the leading company offering free as. In a growing trend, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) is making inroads into the phone ...

6. Voice over IP - Wikipedia

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   A VoIP phone is necessary to connect to a VoIP service provider. This can be implemented in several ways: Dedicated VoIP phones connect directly to the IP network using technologies such as wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi. These are typically designed in the style of traditional digital business telephones.

7. List of Skype features - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Skype_features

   Skype users can call landline and mobile phone numbers (previously known as SkypeOut) using Skype Credit or a calling subscription. Additionally, users can purchase a Skype Number (previously called SkypeIn and Online Number) that lets contacts call their Skype client from a landline or mobile phone.