In a move that could mark a big strategy shift for the online auction company, eBay is in talks to acquire Internet telephony
company Skype Technologies for between $2 billion and $3 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, quoting unnamed
sources familiar with the talks.
The talks are at an early stage and could still fall apart, according to one person briefed on the matter, the Journal reported.
Skype has talked with a few other interested buyers, including News Corp., Microsoft, and Yahoo, the newspaper said, but none
of these talks have led to deals.
The Luxembourg-based company, which provides a free VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) service in addition to several premium
services, is also considering an IPO (initial public offering).
As the core business of eBay -- online auction sales -- matures, the company has been looking to expand into new product areas
and international markets, according to the WSJ report.
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