Now Facebook will add Skype video chat .
Facebook is aiming to the world’s No. 1Internet social networking service because of increased google+ competition.
The agreement announced by Facebook Chief Executive Zuckerberg on Wednesday. It deepens the company’s cooperation with Microsoft Corp, which is in the process of buying Skype to build up its presence in web in No1.
Zuckerberg said Facebook has hit a record 750 million users. The new service, rolling out from Wednesday, could be a huge boost for Skype, which currently has about 145 million regular users.
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The partnership comes as competition heats up in the Internet market, with Facebook and Google, Twitter and many other social networking sites work for billions of dollars in online advertising revenue.
By incorporating video chat into facebook, facebook has given its members another reason to use the site for longer periods.
“They need to continue to keep their users engaged and coming back everyday”.
Facebook’s Skype service, initially limited to one-to-one video chat, will be free.
Stevens said he could not provide a time frame that when such a service might be available.
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