Side-by-side comparison

Skype vs Meta Platforms Ireland

Corporate structure, registry, ownership, and key facts compared. Same industry: Media & Social.

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Skype

Tallinn, Estonia

The call that rewired global telecom, then went dark in 2025.

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Meta Platforms Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

Connecting the world, from Dublin.

Side-by-side facts

FieldSkypeMeta Platforms Ireland
IndustryMedia & SocialMedia & Social
HeadquartersTallinn, EstoniaDublin, Ireland
Legal nameSkype Technologies S.A. (historical) / Skype Communications S.a.r.l.Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
Founded20032008
OwnershipSubsidiarySubsidiary
Listed onNASDAQ · MSFTNASDAQ · META
Employees (est.)1000+5000-10000
Revenue (est.)$1B+$10B+
JurisdictionLuxembourg (parent, post-Microsoft) / Estonia (origin)Ireland (EMEA sub) / Delaware (parent)
RegistryEstonian Business RegisterCompanies Registration Office (CRO)
At a glance

Different jurisdictions: Skype (Estonia) vs Meta Platforms Ireland (Ireland).

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