Skype

A proprietary protocol VOIP system built using Peer-to-peer (P2P) techniques. Free for non commercial use when using softphones (PC to PC). Offers toll access to PSTN via SkypeOut and SkypeIn. From the company that created KaZaA.

http://www.skype.com/

Licenses the Global IP Sound VoiceEngine suite of codecs and related software including their wideband codecs (double the width of regular pstn.) If you find yourself asking, "why does Skype sound so good?", the answer is primarily this wideband ability.

Quote from website:

Skype PSTN Gateway: Rates

Skype/SIP gateway setup instructions for FreePBX/Asterisk systems: Why Wait? Build Your Own Skype Gateway to Asterisk

Skype API: http://www.skype.com/community/devzone/

An analysis of the protocol with focus on NAT capabilities and audio compression (PDF) http://www.cs.columbia.edu/~library/TR-repository/reports/reports-2004/cucs-039-04.pdf

Related Products

• chan_skype GUI - WEB interface to manage chan_skype for Asterisk. Release notes and instructions.
• IsrealNumber.com IsrealNumber offer a hosted VoIP to Skype service. We offer a trunk setup, on a fix number of channels, at a set price. A simple way to provide your users the option to receive their calls, on their Skype user.
• IVR for Skype Open Source C#. No hardware required.
• AirTouch AirTouch provides Enterprise Strength Solutions based on Skype.
• PrettyMay Call Center for Skype - Set up your own Skype Phone System within 10 minutes.
• NPBX4Sky DMLink's NPBX4Sky Make or Receive Skype Calls from Any Phone, wherever you are.
• MyToGo Allows ANY phone to use Skype even iphones and it's FREE
• SipToSis Gateway for Skype - Call Skype Users to and from your SIP PBX or ATA.
• Call transfer Free program transfers Skype to Skype calls to Skype names and PTSN numbers
• Spintronics:Skype PBX/PABX/ISDN/E1-PRI Gateways
• UCTS Skype Chat Language Translator and Speaker, 14 Languages 51 voices
• ULRTCS for Skype - Automatically speaks Skype chat messages
• ULRTMT for Skype - Automatically translates Skype chat languages
• AmperorDirect.com Skype Solutions Offering Skype USB Phone and Adapters
• Atcom USB ATA ,with 1 fxs 1 fxo, au-600 forward skype to your mobile phone. Has been successfully used in conjunction with an Asterisk FXO as a single-channel Skype to Asterisk gateway.
• Atcom USB Phone ,au-100 also support x-pro/x-lite/msn/eyebeam/etc.
• Atcom USB Phone ,au-100 also support x-pro/x-lite/msn/eyebeam/etc.
• Bitwalker Boomerang A Skype based web callback system (AKA Click to Call).
• ++Skype C++ library for skype add-on platform independent software development. It is platform independent, easy to use, and easy to extend because of the flexible library design, inspired by modern C++ design ideas.
• Bombino Skype plugin for creating conferences on-demand via SMS. After being installed it acts as a server. It receives SMS-commands from a (remote) user, checks privileges and creates the requested conference. It can be used to call Skype user from ordinary PSTN phone.

Alternatives to Skype

• Alternatives to Skype: Some alternatives to Skype

News

• 2011-12-23 - IVR for Skype 5.0.0.3 Open Source C#. No hardware required.
• 2009-12-21 - Chan_skype GUI 0.1 released - free and open tool to automate Asterisk <-> Skype interoparation.
• 2008-10-10 - IsrealNumber.com IsrealNumber offer a hosted VoIP to Skype service. A trunk setup, on a fix number of channels, at a set price. A simple way to provide your users the option to receive their calls, on their Skype user.
• 2007-11-15 - Skype releases V3.6.0.244 (Windows), adds good quality Video-Conferencing!
• 2007-09-19 - Skype V3.5.0.239 (Windows) Released - Minor bug-fix
• 2007-08-20 - DMLink's NPBX4Sky SS Released Make and Receive skype calls from any phones
• 2007-08-12 - ZOverLord Creations MyToGo ANY phone can use Skype even iphones
• 2007-01-29 - ZOverLord Creations Releases FREE Call Transfer Program for Skype
• 2006-11-19 - How to block Skype "SuperNodes" Skype FAQ
• 2006-10-27 - How to block Skype - Seven methods for blocking Skype on a corporate network
• 2006-10-26 - UCTS Skype Chat Language Translator and Speaker, 14 Languages 51 voices
• 2006-08-01 - Skype chats read and spoken to you when your busy - This is free to use
• 2006-07-25 - Skype in the UK Sprechen Sie Skype?
• 2006-07-23 - Skype, ULRTMT Translates languages in Skype chats Click here
• 2005-02-18 - Skype, Xandros Bundle VoIP, Linux Internetnews.com story
• 2005-02-10 - Skype VoIP software merged with cellphone story
• 2004-07-27 - Skype releases PSTN Gateway service

See also

• Skype Gateways: Interfacing SIP, PSTN and Skype
• Skype vs Vonage
• Skype User Guide User Guide, FAQ, Help and hard-to-find technical info on Skype
• Guia de Instalação (Install Guide) Guide install Skype for Asterisk / - Instalação do Skype para Asterisk
• Skype Support Forum
• Getting Skype on your USB Drive - Take your contacts with you.

Skype Hardware

• NETGEAR SPH101 Just $249.99 @ .e4
• DMLink's High density Skype Gateway - NPBX4Sky SH - Connecting Sky with E1/J1/T1.
• VoIPandGo.be Quick delivery by UPS. Reseller Prices Available!!
• voipipbx.com Huge selection of Skype phones and Skip2PBX
• Voxilla Store - Skype Hardware
• 888VoipStore - Linksys CIT200 Cordless Internet Phone for Skype $129.95
• Skype Phones Voiplink.com Shop our selection of Skype compatible phones!

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