Skype has add support for emergency calling in the United States

Microsoft recently shipped an update for the desktop version of Skype that adds support for emergency calling in the United States. Skype users can now call 911 and share their location information with emergency operators through their PCs. The same update also allows voice messages of up to five minutes and adds a handful of other new features.

Skype’s move to enable 911 calls comes with a few limitations, but could be crucial for users who still have an adequate Internet connection when they lose access to a cellphone or landline in an emergency.

If you're uncomfortable with the idea of automatically sharing your location with the authorities, you can turn off the feature anytime. However, if you make a 911 call, the operator won't be able to find you automatically.

Skype also supports calling emergency services from the desktop in Australia, Denmark, Finland, and the UK. The communication app supports a much longer list of countries (opens in new tab) when it comes to contacting emergency services from mobile devices.

In a “Notice Disclosures” warning that appears before opting in to location-sharing, Skype cautions that the service doesn’t operate the same as a traditional phone call. Users are encouraged to not make an emergency call through Skype when outside of their home region since the call could potentially be rerouted elsewhere. It also makes clear that a Skype outage, internet problems, or power outage in the area could cut off calls in situations where a traditional telephone would still work.

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