Life after Skype

[Johnny]

As a long time Skype user I'm anxious about finding an adequate replacement. One that includes a USA number as well as the ability to call pretty much worldwide. Any advise would be most welcome.

 

[Gringo80]

Skype users have the option to move to Microsoft Teams Free, which offers many of the same core chat and call features as Skype.

 

[pixer12]

Google Voice

 

[Gringo80]

This reddit thread mentions some limitations of teams and also some other options like hushed

https://www.reddit.com/r/skype/comments/1j15qhx/comment/mfgzvtl

 

[sergio]

Skype users have the option to move to Microsoft Teams Free, which offers many of the same core chat and call features as Skype.

Is Skype going out of business?

 

[on the brink]

Out of business in May

 

[Redpossum]

Skype users have the option to move to Microsoft Teams Free, which offers many of the same core chat and call features as Skype.

Except that MS Teams Free does not allow you to make or receive calls. We talked about all this already in another thread.

Need US phone number

I need to have a US phone number here. That is, a number which would be a local call from the US. Any ideas? Thanks

baexpats.org

Starting with post #18 by user brandon, toward the bottom of the second page.

 

[Gringo80]

Dialing Free Calls

How to Use Teams on Your Computer to Make Calls

itac.txst.edu

 

[twin]

A Colombia expat forum currently has a similar thread. A member posted this:

Skype Number Alternative

What is the best Skype alternative? Get a phone number in any city of choice from $1.79 per month and unlock features Skype never had.

sonetel.com

 

[Paige55]

There are some Columbia University students working on a Skype replacement. I've placed the Reddit thread below. I won't trust it right away, would want to wait until there have been countless users to give feedback...but if they're able to develop it properly, it sounds like it's going to be the perfect answer to Microsoft pulling the plug on so many of its dedicated Skype users. It's called Zkypee. Worth following.

They're looking to incorporate 2fa capable sms, calls to landlines/mobiles, the ability to port your Skype number or buy a dedicated line. They're currently asking for opinions on the services users would want, so a great time to inform them if you're so inclined and you see they're missing something that'd be worth adding to the service.

I hope this isn't a dud and winds up able to pick up where Skype is dropping off. Like many of you...I relied on Skype to call my relatives on landlines/cells and help them with things while I'm abroad, etc...Not to mention the bank 2fa's I occasionally need and calling toll free lines in the U.S.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Zkypee/