EzTalks is the best free group video conferencing software for your business or personal use.Compared to other 4 softwares that have very limited participants,it allows much more people for group meetings. Windows/Mac computers, Android phone, or iPhone. Please note that you are not allowed to start a group video call in Skype for mobile. In your meeting request, click Join Skype Meeting. See Call into a Skype for Business meeting on your mobile or desk phone. If you prefer to call in with a phone, instead of using computer audio, you can find the conference numbers and ID in the meeting request. Join a Skype for Business meeting on your Mac.
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If you are a subscriber to Skype Premium you have access to group Web chat capabilities. Calling a group is slightly different than calling individual Skype contacts. Before you can connect with two or more contacts as a group chat session you must sort these contacts into a group using Skype’s interface. When you know which menus to click on the process only takes a few minutes.
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Open Skype and log into your Skype Premium account. If you use a basic free Skype account, visit Skype’s website, hold your mouse over the “Prices” icon and click “Skype Premium” to access the sign-up page for Skype Premium.
2.Click the “Contacts” menu at the top of the screen.
4.Click and drag contacts from the “Contacts” list on the left side of your screen into the “Group” box at the top of your screen.
5.Click “Save Group” and enter a name for the group.
6.Click “Call Group” from within the “Group” box at the top of the screen to initiate an audio-only group call or click “Video Call” for group video chat. The contacts are called up and your group chat session begins after one or more person clicks “Answer.” If you want to add or remove group members during the chat session you can continue to click and drag contacts during the active session.
7.Click the red “End Call” button when you are finished chatting with the group.
Tip
- To initiate a group call in Skype you must have a Skype Premium account. If somebody else calls you, you can join an existing group call with a free account. To join a group session simply click 'Answer' or 'Answer With Video' when the Premium member calls you.
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