Skype launched in 2003 and became the default name for internet video calling through the 2000s and early 2010s. This 2013 version of its incoming call ringtone is remembered for its bubbly, looping electronic melody, heard in homes, offices and gaming sessions worldwide. As video calling moved to newer apps, the sound became a nostalgic shorthand online. Creators now compare it with the modern Discord call sound, but the older Skype loop remains instantly recognisable in memes, fake call pranks and throwback edits shared across social platforms today.