MySpace members now have the power to engage in voice chats with its new partnership with eBay’s VoIP provider Skype. Dubbed as MySpace IM with Skype, it interconnects the existing MySpace IM service with the communication services of Skype.

Considering the poor performance of this VoIP company, this tie up can help Skype increase awareness and improve the number of active users. Currently, only 4% are active Skype users or 7 million out of 200 million registered users.

What makes this one-click calling option unique is that Skype users need not download any software to connect with other users. This is a fairly similar concept with the controversial Jajah Buttons.

This service is currently in beta version and will launch officially this coming November. It will also give MySpace users the flexibility to link their profiles with their Skype accounts.

This service is now available in 20 countries worldwide. On the other hand, the linking of profiles will be launched around the globe except in China, Japan, and Taiwan.

On top of this free service, users can call mobile phones and landlines for a fee. Revenues generated from this partnership will be shared between Skype and MySpace. However, ad revenues generated from MySpace IM service will not be shared with Skype.

What’s in it for MySpace? This is one opportunity to further differentiate its brand considering it is behind Facebook in terms of offering applications to customize user profiles.

Via Mashable