This is a device allowing a user to make VoIP calls using session initiation protocol (SIP). SIP is a telecommunication technology developed as a fast, easy standard for delivering IP-based data, voice, and video communications.
Skype differs from other VoIP-systems by several factors:
Skype is very popular. During the first week in August of 2003, more than 60 thousand people downloaded the Skype-client. Today, Skype is available for the following operating systems: MS Windows, MacOS, IoS, PocketPC, Android and Linux.