Microsoft reports a 220% increase in Skype-to-Skype calls

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Tech giant Microsoft reported a 220% increasing in Skype-to-Skype calls as the coronavirus crisis continues. Yahoo Finance’s Adam Shapiro has the latest.

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ADAM SHAPIRO: There is some breaking news. Microsoft is seeing a 220% increase in Skype-to-Skype calling minutes, month over month, obviously, many of us using Skype and different kinds of devices as we communicate with our offices and our loved ones from our apartments. We're going to have more Yahoo! Finance for you right after this.

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