Skype is a program that allows you to connect with your friends and family via chat, Web video, instant messaging and calls from your computer to other computers or land lines and mobiles.It can also be used for small businesses. The software is free to use. All you have to do is download it to your computer.nstructions. Navigate to skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype and download the program for Windows or your mobile device. Click Save and follow the installation instructions to complete the download. Create a profile and register with a Skype ID name and password.