A special test service has been built, that is will answer your call, record 10 seconds of your voice and play it back to you.
Use this to test your Skype set-up and connection.

How to use the service:

• simply call echo123 to use the voice echo service
• you can also add her to your friendslist - she will accept all authorization requests
• you can also send her messages - she will echo back your messages
• if you send her the message: "callme" - she will call you back

SKYPE / Sound Test Service (formally Echo123) is a built in service that allows you to test to see if your headset, speakers and/or microphone are working properly.

Simply type "echo123" in the address bar at the botton of Skype or add it to your contacts. Calling echo123 will launch an automated testing robot that allows you to record and playback sound.

ADDITIONALLY NEW
We now have a new site, Skype Heartbeat available here: http://heartbeat.skype.com/

The objective of Heartbeat is to be a no-nonsense location where you can see the status of the Skype infrastructure components that support all the free and paid features.

If you are experiencing any problems with Skype, our website or one of our services this is a good place to start your search for help.