'Is Skype free?': It depends on who you're calling — here's a breakdown of Skype's different services and costs

Skype is usually free, but if you want to use Skype to call phone numbers in the US or around the world, you'll need a subscription or Skype Credit.
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Microsoft set to pull the plug on Skype after 21 years, citing mass decline

Microsoft announced on Friday that the 21-year-old messaging and phone service would end operations on May 5. Skype users are ...