Skype to launch beta of Video phone service in August

Posted on Sunday, July 31 2005 @ 1:33 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Skype is planning to launch a beta version of its two-way video phone service by the end of August.

Skype's video calling service, which was given a brief public viewing at the Always-On conference in San Francisco last month, is a video-enhanced PC to PC phone service and is expected to be free when it is offered commercially.

More details at Sillicon Valley

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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