Skype users around the world seem to be having problems with the VoIP service at present, with many reporting problems with the desktop application.



From Techradar:

It looks as though some users are having difficulty signing in to Skype, and some who have signed in can't make calls; crucially, not all users are affected. Skype is aware of the issues and has posted a temporary fix on its blog for Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP and Mac desktops.

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