Skype is an application and service that connects multiple means of communication to computing devices. The most outstanding feature allows you to place a phone call from your computer, a technology known as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). In addition, users can place audio calls from computer to computer, add a webcam to place a video call, and chat in a textual instant messenger format. Skype also facilitates group calls and video conferences with people communicating simultaneously in several geographic locations.