What happened to Skype?
Microsoft retired Skype in May 2025 and pointed users to Microsoft Teams. But Teams Free does not replace what most Skype users actually relied on: cheap pay-as-you-go calls to real phone numbers — parents on landlines, banks, hotels, offices abroad.
Many users also lost their remaining Skype credit, since Microsoft declined refunds for prepaid balances. If that was you, we understand why trust matters. BoraPhone shows every rate before you dial and refunds any call that does not work — 100%, no questions asked.
Everything you used Skype for
Landlines and mobiles in 180+ countries — the person you call needs no app, no account, no internet.
Top up from 5 dollars and pay per minute. No subscription, no expiring bundles.
Skype was desktop-first, and so are we — except BoraPhone needs no download at all. Open a tab and dial.
Get a local virtual number for inbound calls and caller ID, from 1.95 dollars per month.
BoraPhone vs Skype vs Teams
| What you need | BoraPhone | Skype (closed) | Microsoft Teams Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calls to landlines and mobiles worldwide | |||
| Pay-as-you-go per-minute credit | |||
| Works in the browser with no install | Varies | ||
| Sign up with email only — no phone number | |||
| Rate shown before every call | Varies | ||
| Money-back guarantee on failed calls | |||
| Still available in 2026 |
Switching takes about a minute
Just your email — no phone number, no verification calls, no download.
Test the quality on a real call before you pay anything.
Add credit from 5 dollars and call the world at rates from $0.02 a minute.
Questions from former Skype users
Your first call is free
See for yourself in the next 60 seconds — no card, no download.