Facebook Video Calling

A free service powered by Skype that enables Facebook users to conduct one-to-one video chats with other users. There are no setup or additional software needed beyond installing a small Skype plug-in the first time the feature is used.

With the debut of Facebook Video Calling new buttons were added to the Facebook interface to make it quick and simple to initiate video calls with Facebook friends. Facebook Video Calling has also been integrated with the instant message-based Facebook Chat service.

Related definitions: Videoconferencing, video chat, Google Hangouts, Facebook Chat, FaceTime

Facebook Video Calling competes in the video chat category with Google Hangouts and Apple’s FaceTime as well as with standalone video chat software from companies like Skype and ooVoo. Unlike Google Hangouts, Facebook Video Calling doesn’t currently support group video chats.

Forrest Stroud
Forrest Stroud
Forrest is a writer for Webopedia. Experienced, entrepreneurial, and well-rounded, he has 15+ years covering technology, business software, website design, programming, and more.
Get the Free Newsletter
Subscribe to Daily Tech Insider for top news, trends & analysis
This email address is invalid.
Get the Free Newsletter
Subscribe to Daily Tech Insider for top news, trends & analysis
This email address is invalid.

Related Articles

Complete List of Cybersecurity Acronyms

Cybersecurity news and best practices are full of acronyms and abbreviations. Without understanding what each one means, it's difficult to comprehend the significance of...

Human Resources Management System

A Human Resources Management System (HRMS) is a software application that supports many functions of a company's Human Resources department, including benefits administration, payroll,...

How To Defend Yourself Against Identity Theft

Almost every worldwide government agency responsible for identity theft issues will tell you the same thing: The first step to fighting identity theft is...

Infographic

An infographic is a visual representation of information or data. It combines the words information and graphic and includes a collection of imagery, charts,...

ScalaHosting

ScalaHosting is a leading managed hosting provider that offers secure, scalable, and affordable...

HRIS

Human resources information system (HRIS) solutions help businesses manage multiple facets of their...

Best Managed Service Providers...

In today's business world, managed services are more critical than ever. They can...