Skype is an easy to use Internet Protocol phone and chat service that provides reliable communication through most firewall and network infrastructures connected to the Internet. Like many chat services, communication through Skype is sent to and from the Skype servers rather than directly to the contact with whom you are communicating. In certain instances, however, it may be helpful to know your Skype contact’s IP address, such as when you wish to use another protocol such as FTP to send a file. Writer Bio
