Microsoft quietly axes Skype credit and phone number sales to push subscriptions | TechCrunch
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Microsoft has quietly stopped new sales of Skype credit and phone numbers, pushing users towards monthly subscriptions for Skype-to-phone plans, likely affecting millions.
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The decision, confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson, is part of a product strategy evaluation based on customer usage and needs, without an official announcement.
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Skype was launched in 2003 as a pioneer of internet voice calls, allowing free communication that revolutionized how people connect, later expanding to messaging and video.
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Over the years, Skype has had multiple owners, starting with its acquisition by eBay for $4.1 billion, before being sold to a private consortium.
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