Talk:Skype Technologies

Founding

Skype was founded in 2003 by Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis, whose main intention was to develop a piece of software which would revolutionize telephone calls. Allowing users to speak to each other via computers promotes the use of the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and the use of computers in the technologically advancing world. Users are able to talk for free, an incentive to future and present members.

I removed the above text which is not cited and not neutral POV.

Some replacement content that provided the context for the founding of the company would improve the article. Pnm (talk) 07:10, 13 May 2010 (UTC)

# of users?

The floating text says "As of 2010, Skype is available in 27 languages and has 100 million worldwide users." (cited) whereas the info box is saying "521 million (Oct. 2009)[1]" (also cited)

Whats the correct number of users now? I mean, there is a HUGE difference between having 100 or 500 million users.. Toben (talk) 12:35, 29 July 2010 (UTC)

An approximate count of users over the years from inception to the current year would be useful for historical purposes. 203.13.3.90 (talk) 01:47, 12 May 2015 (UTC)

Please read sources

Another case (similar to Talk:Skype) where it would be helpful if people would read the sources they are citing, many of which make it clear Microsoft hasn't actually purchased Skype, just agreed to and the deal, as with any deal of the type is subject to regulatory approval etc which even if they aren't likely to be a problem do mean we have to be careful with our wording. It's particularly a problem when we rename our article to something which doesn't even exist yet (Microsoft Skype division) Nil Einne (talk) 10:06, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

The deal has not closed yet? 65.166.89.2 (talk) 14:10, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

It's now closed Source ♠♠ BanëJ ♠♠ ^(Talk) 04:25, 17 February 2012 (UTC)

Skype's terms of service here names the company is Skype Software Sàrl, Skype Communications Sàrl, or Skype, Inc. The domain registration for skype.com here lists the owner as Skype Technologies S.A. The notion that the company has been turned into a Microsoft division, rather than simply acquired, seems to be based on hearsay. --Stybn (talk) 21:20, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

Logo

Can someone please add the logos section? Also, can I use File:Skype Logo.png in place of the other one because it is the corporate logo?

Tariqmudallal (talk) 03:00, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

¿Does the company still exist?

During Microsoft's recent re-organization they've turned things around around, but there seems to be an inconsistency about this here in/on Wikipedia. As one might note HERE that "Microsoft" is now the official owner of Skype, while here the notice bellow says "© 2015 Skype and/or Microsoft." so it might still be Skype Technologies, but I've seen Skype applications been installed different, for example the Facebook's video-messaging plug-in notes "Skype Technologies S.A." while the Skype plug-in for Outlook.com notes "Microsoft Skype Division", and the mobile applications and P.C. (WinR.T.) applications simply note "Skype", while the Skype desktop application (Win32) notes "Skype Software Sarl". According to the Wikipedia page Microsoft Product Divisions notes that "This product before the reorganization was in the Microsoft Skype Division." while the Skype page notes Skype Technologies S.A. as the owner. It's not clear whether Skype has become a mere Microsoft product, or is still a legal body apart from the product. Sincerely, --Namlong618 (talk) 20:44, 22 February 2015 (UTC)

According to http://www.skype.com/en/about "Skype is a division of Microsoft Corp". The full name of the legal entity, per the same page, is Skype Communications SARL, headquartered in Luxembourg. To me, that means the company still exists. Regards, Indrek (talk) 22:47, 22 February 2015 (UTC)

Thank you.

Sincerely, --Namlong618 (talk) 19:59, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

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Skype sarl?

Skype's legal status needs to be discussed more on the main Skype article, including the status of its software as being under democratic (US) ownership or under non-democratic ownership (SARL). -Inowen (nlfte) 21:36, 21 September 2018 (UTC)

Requested move 4 May 2026

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The result of the move request was: not moved. Pretty clear consensus against. (non-admin closure) ⹃Maltazarian ^{ᚾparley$\lor$investigateᛅ} 23:32, 11 May 2026 (UTC)

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Skype Technologies → Microsoft Skype DivisionMicrosoft Skype Division – As below by Lbocquet - nathanielcwm (talk) 22:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC)

It is possible to rename this page to "Microsoft Skype Division"?

"Microsoft Skype is a voice-over-IP service and instant messaging client developed by the Microsoft Skype Division, allowing users to communicate with peers by voice, video and instant messaging over the Internet or to traditional telephone networks."

Sources: - https://news.microsoft.com/source/2011/05/10/microsoft-to-acquire-skype-3/ - https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/aad.microsoftskype?tab=Overview

Lbocquet (talk) 15:18, 6 March 2026 (UTC)

• Comment tbh not too sure why you'd want this move, especially considering that Skype has been shutdown in favour of teams. Also wouldn't the proper name for this be Skype Division of Microsoft, as per ? - nathanielcwm (talk) 22:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC)
• Oppose from this archive.org page of skype.com it clearly identifies the company as "Skype Communications SARL". If there were a move it should be Skype Technologies → Skype CommunicationsSkype Communications - nathanielcwm (talk) 22:49, 4 May 2026 (UTC)

It is the moment to harmonize all xx.wikipedia.org pages ;) Lbocquet (talk) 23:15, 4 May 2026 (UTC)

Official Microsoft source: https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/saas/aad.microsoftskype?tab=overview "Microsoft Skype is a voice-over-IP service and instant messaging client developed by the Microsoft Skype Division, allowing users to communicate with peers by voice, video and instant messaging over the Internet or to traditional telephone networks." Lbocquet (talk) 23:20, 4 May 2026 (UTC)

• Leaning opposed: Skype started out as an independent company. It wasn't always part of Microsoft. It also doesn't exist anymore, as far as I know. —⁠ ⁠BarrelProof (talk) 00:45, 5 May 2026 (UTC)
• Oppose This article is about the entire history of Skype, most notably known as "Skype Technologies" throughout that time. 162 etc. (talk) 16:57, 5 May 2026 (UTC)

• Oppose. As the main article notes, in May 2025 Microsoft shut down all Skype services and whatever company was left. As 162 etc. noted, this article is now about the history of Skype. And for pretty much all of that time, per WP:COMMONNAME, people knew it as "Skype" or "Skype Communications" or maybe "Skype Technologies", not as "Microsoft Skype Division". If anything, I agree with nathanielcwm that maybe the right move is to rename it "Skype Communications". Or maybe even simpler just to "Skype". At this point we're just recording the history. - Dyork (talk) 23:37, 5 May 2026 (UTC)

  @Dyork tbf there's the separate Skype page, this one is supposed to be focused on the company, while the other is focused on the software. - nathanielcwm (talk) 00:43, 6 May 2026 (UTC)

  @Nathanielcwm: Ha! OF COURSE there would be a ginormous article about Skype! 🤦‍♂️ I feel a little embarrassed I didn't go look for it. That's what I get for replying to Wikipedia conversations late at night! Now in looking at that page, I do see a good bit of overlap, and so I wonder if there could be some trimming done on one or the other of the pages. - Dyork (talk) 18:43, 6 May 2026 (UTC)

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