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Microsoft kills off Skype credits and phone numbers in favor of subscriptions


Skype is now pushing subscriptions over pay-as-you-go.

By Tom Warren, a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Both have existed in Skype for years, making it a popular choice for calling landlines and mobile phones over the internet. Microsoft made the surprise decision to remove ads from Skype earlier this year, alongside new features like AI image creation.

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