Skype closing down

So since Microsoft owns Skype, they are transitioning everyone over to Microsoft Teams. You can download and get it and use it for free, just like you can Skype.

Recently on Teams I did see a message that said "Missing your Skype contacts?" "No need to worry something something something Skype contacts imported something something"

So I think your Skype contacts will be moved over to Teams, just not sure when. Discord is another option. My friend and I share screen a lot, so for us Teams is a better alternative to Skype. We had some problems trying to use Discord with calling and share screen functionality.

I use it every day and I'll miss it. Microsoft wants users to transition to Teams, but I have my doubts. I've seen Viber suggested as an alternative. I haven't used it yet, but I'm going to give it a try. Whatsapp is a Meta product and I don't trust anything from Meta. So that's out.

Whatsapp is popular in a fair number of companies. On recent trips to Costa Rica it was a must have.

Wow are u serious about Skype Holly cow. That's bad. U may be able to use snap or install but I'll have to check if there is anything close to Skype

Telegram works well on all devices. Google Chat is also easy to use. If you have a gmail account you're ready to go with it.

Telegram

They'll replace most of the functions with Microsoft Teams. Only calling regular phone numbers won't be supported, I believe.

Discord

I've used Zoom instead of Skype for video calls for some time

I didnt realize it was still going?

whatsapp calls seems less glitchy to me

You can try WhatsApp or Facebook messenger or Snapchat

It is replaced by Microsoft teams, but you can also use, zoom, whatsapp, messenger, etc.

WhatsApp does most of what you want. Telegram as well

If you have any items on your Skype account you should recover them

Nothing to beat IRC & skype. There is no app to meet strangers these days. All of them are run by scammers. Really a bad trend.

I used to use text plus, it's free

What's App

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