2003Digital Technology

Voices Across: Skype Brings the World Closer

Before video calls became a daily part of life, long-distance communication was expensive and inconvenient. Then came Skype, a revolutionary software that made voice and video calls free over the internet. Launched in 2003, Skype was co-founded by Swedish entrepreneur Niklas Zennström and quickly became a household name, forever changing the way people connected across the globe. Today, Skype's impact is still felt in modern communication platforms, from business meetings to personal chats with loved ones.

Skype

Before video calls became a daily part of life, long-distance communication was expensive and inconvenient. Then came Skype, a revolutionary software that made voice and video calls free over the internet. Launched in 2003, Skype was co-founded by Swedish entrepreneur Niklas Zennström and quickly became a household name, forever changing the way people connected across the globe. Today, Skype's impact is still felt in modern communication platforms, from business meetings to personal chats with loved ones.

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