Microsoft close to buying Skype for more than $7 billion?

Following rumors of Facebook and Google eyeing on a deal to acquire Skype, we now have a new contender who is none other than the beast from Redmond, Microsoft. According to the Wall Street Journal’s sources, the two companies are at the final stages of a negotiation that’s worth more than a whooping $7 billion, and they could be making an announcement as soon as Tuesday. Given that this new figure is almost twice as much as earlier estimates, it’s clear that Steve Ballmer is very keen on securing this popular VoIP service for his own amusement — perhaps Windows Phone will eventually come with integrated Skype features? Developing… Microsoft close to buying Skype for more than $7 billion? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 22:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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