Information Technology Security Group

SKYPE FAQ

Skype is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) application that allows you to make calls over the Internet

Skype and similar VOIP products lack:

Quality - you will experience lower quality of service using a data network for voice traffic.

Support - no support for this product is provided by the UTHSC.

You can use Skype if you follow these three guidelines:

You must be a current UT student, faculty or staff member.

Use Skype only when you want to make a call.

Turn off Skype when not in use -- closing the window is NOT enough!

First, find the Skype icon in your system tray at the lower right corner of your screen that looks like a green circle, like this:

Now, turn off Skype: Right click the Skype icon and choose Quit from the menu:

Questions? Contact Joe Morrison, IT Security Officer at 901-448-1774.





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