Quality degradation at Skype  
Users report higher volume of Quality Issues than usual
53
fair

Skype | unitQ Score

The unitQ score is the fraction of public feedback data (iOS & Android) that mentions quality issues.
100 = No Issues. 50 = Some Issues. 0 = All Issues
-8 Points Past 30 Days
Category: Social Networking
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Android unitQ Score
Android User Feedback
75%
Android
2343 Reports
iOS unitQ Score
iOS User Feedback
25%
iOS
764 Reports
User Feedback
25%
iOS
764 Reports
75%
Android
2343 Reports
Skype - Latest Quality Issues
Android
Mar 1, 2025
Canceling the monthly call option for many African countries that actually need the service was really bad. Also calls now aren't clear as they used to be.
Android
Mar 1, 2025
Buggy !!
Android
Mar 1, 2025
Credit disappeared without comment
Android
Mar 1, 2025
Copilot keeps popping up and getting in the way and it's really hard to remove it.
Android
Mar 2, 2025
Update February and shot down on May? It does not make any sense..
Android
Mar 2, 2025
Not fixing their bugs
Android
Mar 2, 2025
What has happened to Skype. Its no longer user friendly or easily accessible. Its a shame something good turning bad.
Android
Mar 2, 2025
Do something guys about this app. It keeps stuxk on connecting. No video call encryption. Cant delete pvt messages. Call takes so much time to connect. Its sad and surprising that this was one of the primary apps in calling with such condition. Hope someone is listening.. pls requesting again.
Android
Mar 2, 2025
It's so so slow!
Skype - Product Description
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Access Permissions:
All permissions are optional and require consent (you can continue using Skype without granting these permissions, but certain features may not be available).

• Contacts - Skype can sync and upload your device contacts to Microsoft's servers so that you can easily find and connect with your contacts that already use Skype.
• Microphone - The microphone is needed for people to hear you during audio or video calls or for you to record audio messages.
• Camera - The camera is needed for people to see you during video calls, or for you to be able to take photos or videos whilst you’re using Skype.
• Location - You can share your location with other users or use your location to help find relevant places near you.
• Photo Library - Storage is needed to be able to store photos or to share your photos with others you may chat with.
• Notifications - Notifications allow users to know when messages or calls are received even when Skype is not actively being used.
• Siri - This allows Siri to make calls in Skype.
• Calendar - Access to the calendar is so that calls can be scheduled and added to the calendar.
• Motion Usage - Motion usage is used so that Skype can detect when your device is rotated, so that Skype can orientate the camera correctly.
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