Skype 2.8 for Mac OS X

Exciting new ways to stay in touch.

Download now Skype 2.8 for Mac OS X

New in this version

Skype Access
Pay as you go public WiFi access so you can stay connected wherever you are. Simply pay per minute with Skype Credit.

Screen sharing
Share what you’re seeing on your computer over a free call. Show someone exactly what you mean instead of typing to explain it.

Better sound and video
A step up in call quality that you’ll really hear – and see.

Main features

Free Skype-to-Skype calls.
Call phones and mobiles, send SMS.
Free instant messaging.
Voicemail.
Free video calls.
Forward calls to a phone when you’re offline.

Skype-to-Skype calls, video calls and instant messaging are free, any time of the day or night, anywhere in the world. Call phones and mobiles and send SMS messages at great value Pay As You Go rates, or call unlimited* to certain countries with a subscription.

Download now Skype 2.8 for Mac OS X

System Requirements
Mac computer with G4, G5 or Intel processor, 800 MHz or faster.
Mac OS X v10.3.9 (Panther) or newer.
For higher-resolution video a faster processor (Core 2 Duo) and a broadband connection with at least 384kbps upload speeds.
512 MB RAM.
100 MB free disk space on your hard drive.
Either a built-in or external microphone is required for voice calls.
Either USB or regular headset if your Mac does not have a built-in microphone.
Download drivers if you are using an external webcam.
Internet connection – broadband is best (GPRS is not supported for voice calls).

Technical details
Version 2.8.0.722 File size 44 MB. Official release. Release date: September 17, 2009. File name: Skype_2.8.0.722.dmg

* A fair usage policy applies. Excludes service, special, premium and non-geographic numbers.