Skype has been knocked offline, with users reporting the app is failing to login and crashing.
Reports suggest the problem is global, and affects the app on any platform. The VoIP firm has confirmed the problem, but wasn't offering much detail at the time of publication. Skype's "heartbeat" status page is not showing any problems.
Microsoft haven't even signed off on the Skype deal yet and it's already down
"Some of you may have problems signing in to Skype and making calls," spokesman Peter Parkes said in a short message on the Skype blog. "We're investigating and hope to have more details to share soon."
The VoIP service's website was also down, possibly from a traffic spike as users hunt for information.
"Looks like our server is down," it reads. "This usually means that we’re doing maintenance work or there are too many visitors at skype.com and we cannot cope with the popularity. In any case — we’re already fixing it and everything should be back to normal in a few minutes."
That Microsoft recently bought Skype has led many to joke that the Redmond firm is already bringing its influence to bear.
"Microsoft haven't even signed off on the Skype deal yet and it's already down," said one user on Twitter.
"It didn't take long for Microsoft to work its usual magic," added another.
"Skype crash is global," said another. "Now it's officially a Microsoft product."
Update: Skype has offered a solution to get the service back up and running here.
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