Skype - can't reach my contacts

scruffyone

I have used Skype without any problems for the longest time and up to December 2018 everything was fine. I have the latest version and this is showing my usual contacts. However, when trying my contacts I get the message (x is not online). I have checked everything tht I can think of but to no avail. Can anyone help out. I am concerned that if I delete Skype and start again I will lose all my contacts.


Thanks. in advance.:)

mobileron

It means x is not connected to Skype,therefore u cant speak to him,send him an IM to call you.This will pop up on his screen.

scruffyone

Thanks Mobileron, this doesn't seem to work, we have been in email correspondence and done all we can, just don't understand why all of a sudden we are unable to link up. Any other suggestions.

stragglebod

Maybe he/she has 2 Skype accounts and is logged into the 'wrong' one.

mobileron

delete your Skype and reinstall,also ask your friend to try calling you.

ballyblack

or try Skype on line in your web browser

John_Gray

Skype has been less than 100% reliable since Microsoft took it over...

ballyblack

yes I dumped it............whatsapp is much better and free

need a smart mobile though

donnac2558

I only Skype with my brother who lives in Canada. Loads of complaints about ages shows he is online but try calling and no he is not. Same when he tried to Skype me a few times. Or says last seen days ago then changes to last seen 22 minutes etc. Just take pot luck and try calling no matter what Skype says and usually he is actually online.


My brother refuses to get even a simple mobile so WhatApps is out.

stragglebod

Try Google hangouts