{"id":16471,"date":"2025-04-24T16:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/fin-skype-2025-alternative-voip-open-source-linphone\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T15:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:39:13","slug":"end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/","title":{"rendered":"The end of Skype: Linphone, the open-source alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>The End of Skype: Why Linphone is the Open Source VoIP Alternative to Adopt<\/h1>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16475 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-14-e1745848984264.png\" alt=\"Colorful illustration of a woman on the phone, typical of the 2000s with a flip phone. She wears a cap and red glasses. A speech bubble beneath her contains the text 'this is la fin.' The background of the image is bright orange.\" width=\"860\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-14-e1745848984264.png 860w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-14-e1745848984264-500x215.png 500w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-14-e1745848984264-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/>\n<p>To all the fans of the 2000s\u2026 the end of Skype has been announced. After the disappearance of MSN (Windows Live Messenger) and its iconic <em>wizz<\/em> \u2013 today, it is Skype\u2019s turn to bid farewell.<\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, Skype was launched in <strong>2003<\/strong> by two entrepreneurs, Swedish Niklas Zennstr\u00f6m and Danish Janus Friis. Designed as a <strong>VoIP (Voice over IP)<\/strong> software, it allowed users to make free audio calls over the Internet. This proprietary service came two years after <strong>Linphone<\/strong>, an open-source communications solution developed <strong>since 2001<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>By 2004, Skype had experienced rapid growth and gained popularity worldwide, particularly in professional circles and for remote communications with its On-Premise installation.<\/p>\n<p>But today, a new era is beginning. Microsoft, which acquired Skype in 2011, has decided to <strong>shut down the service<\/strong>, pushing users toward its new platform: Microsoft Teams with the Teams Phone in SaaS mode.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #8224e3;color:#8224e3\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#A_Service_Thats_Gradually_Fading_Away\" >A Service That\u2019s Gradually Fading Away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#Teams_A_Logical_Step_or_a_Strengthened_Dependency\" >Teams: A Logical Step or a Strengthened Dependency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#An_Expensive_Shift_to_Teams\" >An Expensive Shift to Teams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#An_Open_Source_and_Professional_Alternative_The_Linphone_Suite\" >An Open Source and Professional Alternative: The Linphone Suite<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#A_Suite_Designed_for_Your_Needs\" >A Suite Designed for Your Needs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#A_Wide_Functional_Spectrum\" >A Wide Functional Spectrum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#Why_Choose_an_Open_Source_VoIP_Solution_Over_Teams\" >Why Choose an Open Source VoIP Solution Over Teams?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#Successfully_Migrating_from_Skype_to_Linphone_Solutions_and_Support\" >Successfully Migrating from Skype to Linphone: Solutions and Support<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#What_to_Do_After_Skype_Stops_in_2025_or_How_to_Transition_from_Skype_to_Linphone\" >What to Do After Skype Stops in 2025, or How to Transition from Skype to Linphone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#A_Transition_That_Requires_Preparation_and_Management\" >A Transition That Requires Preparation and Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/end-of-skype-open-source-alternative-linphone\/#Proximity_Support\" >Proximity Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_End_of_Skype_What_If_Now_Is_the_Right_Time_to_Move_Away_from_Microsoft_Teams\"><\/span>The End of Skype: What If Now Is the Right Time to Move Away from Microsoft Teams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This scheduled end can be seen as an <strong>opportunity<\/strong>: the chance to regain control over your communications, step out of the GAFAM ecosystem, and opt for a more flexible and sustainable alternative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Service_Thats_Gradually_Fading_Away\"><\/span>A Service That\u2019s Gradually Fading Away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The end of Skype is not just a <strong>simple announcement<\/strong>. It involves a series of concrete consequences for its users: the gradual cessation of <strong>technical support<\/strong>, no more <strong>security updates<\/strong>, and the end of <strong>bug fixes<\/strong> and <strong>improvements<\/strong>. In other words, continuing to use Skype will mean relying on outdated, vulnerable, and obsolete software. For both businesses and individuals, this represents <strong>a real risk<\/strong>: loss of reliability, privacy breaches, and reduced compatibility with modern systems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teams_A_Logical_Step_or_a_Strengthened_Dependency\"><\/span>Teams: A Logical Step or a Strengthened Dependency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft is pushing Skype users to transition to Teams. However, Teams remains a <strong>proprietary and closed environment<\/strong>, limiting <strong>interoperability<\/strong> with other systems. Its <strong>centralized structure<\/strong>, exclusively hosted on Microsoft\u2019s servers, eliminates the self-hosting options that some organizations prefer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Expensive_Shift_to_Teams\"><\/span>An Expensive Shift to Teams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Migrating from Skype for Business to Teams Phone represents a <strong>significant increase in costs<\/strong> for users. The monthly subscription increases from $1.70 to a range between <strong>$9.40 and $31.80 per user<\/strong>. In light of this inflation, open-source solutions appear as a more economical and better-suited alternative for different types of organizations.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-6-e1745504094259.png\" alt=\"Illustration of a calculator surrounded by several banknotes with wings, flying away. The image evokes the loss or flight of money.\" width=\"858\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-6-e1745504094259.png 858w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-6-e1745504094259-500x216.png 500w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-6-e1745504094259-768x331.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Open_Source_and_Professional_Alternative_The_Linphone_Suite\"><\/span>An Open Source and Professional Alternative: The Linphone Suite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Linphone is one of the <strong>leading open-source alternatives<\/strong> in the field of unified communications, with over <strong>20 years of expertise<\/strong>. This software relies on the <strong>open SIP protocol<\/strong>, ensuring <strong>interoperability<\/strong> with various existing systems. It is developed in <strong>France<\/strong> by the company Belledonne Communications, which also designs the open-source SIP server <strong>Flexisip<\/strong> and the library <strong>Linblinphone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Suite_Designed_for_Your_Needs\"><\/span>A Suite Designed for Your Needs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the end of Skype, many organizations are looking for a solution that meets the requirements of <strong>mobility<\/strong>, <strong>telecommuting<\/strong>, <strong>infrastructure modernization<\/strong>, and <strong>sovereignty<\/strong>. <strong>Linphone<\/strong> <strong>checks all the boxes<\/strong>: accessible on all devices, interoperable, cost-effective, and platform management. Whether you are an <strong>SME<\/strong>, a <strong>local authority<\/strong>, an <strong>integrator<\/strong>, or a <strong>large company<\/strong>, this suite meets your specific needs. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16480 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-15.png\" alt=\"Mockup of the Linphone interface displayed on a screen, accompanied by the text: 'Linphone, the ideal solution for your needs in... mobility, telecommuting, modernization, and sovereignty.'\" width=\"1280\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-15.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-15-500x145.png 500w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-15-1024x296.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-15-768x222.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Wide_Functional_Spectrum\"><\/span>A Wide Functional Spectrum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The suite supports <strong>audio and video calls, instant messaging, and video conferencing<\/strong>, while ensuring the security of exchanges through advanced encryption mechanisms. Together, these software components form a powerful and modular real-time communication suite, capable of adapting to your specific needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>HD audio and video calls<\/strong> &#8211; excellent call quality;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meetings and group calls<\/strong> &#8211; up to 50 participants with advanced management tools for participants;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced telephony features<\/strong> &#8211; call history, call forwarding, call recording;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant messaging<\/strong> &#8211; file sharing, voice messages, read receipts;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure communications<\/strong> &#8211; end-to-end encryption for calls and messages, ephemeral messages, post-quantum encryption;<\/li>\n<li><strong>User authentication<\/strong> &#8211; authentication systems via SSO and compatibility with the Digest protocol;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-time notifications<\/strong> &#8211; call and message notifications via push notifications;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote configuration<\/strong> &#8211; administration of features and user access remotely;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intelligent contact management<\/strong> &#8211; automatic contact synchronization and address book;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interopability with SIP systems<\/strong> &#8211; compatibility with SIP infrastructures for successful integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/voip-unified-communications-software\/\">Learn more about the Linphone Suite<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16458 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-8-e1745504608383.png\" alt=\"Mockup of the Linphone interface displayed on a screen. The interface shows call, instant messaging, video conferencing, and security features.\" width=\"950\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-8-e1745504608383.png 950w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-8-e1745504608383-500x195.png 500w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-8-e1745504608383-768x299.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_an_Open_Source_VoIP_Solution_Over_Teams\"><\/span>Why Choose an Open Source VoIP Solution Over Teams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The open-source model adopted by Linphone offers numerous <strong>structural advantages<\/strong>: the <strong>transparency<\/strong> of the source code allows for thorough security audits, while the use of <strong>open standards such as SIP<\/strong> ensures native interoperability. This approach also promotes <strong>technological independence<\/strong> by limiting intermediaries and avoiding vendor lock-in.<br \/>\nIt allows for a <strong>flexible deployment<\/strong>, whether on a local infrastructure or in a sovereign cloud, without being constrained by a single service provider. This complete control over the technical environment and data processing chain ensures compliance with confidentiality requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike solutions like Teams, Linphone does not impose <strong>expensive licenses or proprietary cloud<\/strong>. You have the freedom to choose your hosting method based on your needs and sovereignty requirements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Successfully_Migrating_from_Skype_to_Linphone_Solutions_and_Support\"><\/span>Successfully Migrating from Skype to Linphone: Solutions and Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Transitioning to another solution is no small matter, which is why it needs to be carefully prepared. Several barriers can arise: \u201ceverything must be the same\u201d in terms of features and management, user adoption, loss of familiar processes, adaptation to new workflows, or resistance to change. Aware of these challenges, the Linphone teams support you in your communication projects by ensuring a <strong>smooth migration<\/strong> at <strong>your pace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_After_Skype_Stops_in_2025_or_How_to_Transition_from_Skype_to_Linphone\"><\/span>What to Do After Skype Stops in 2025, or How to Transition from Skype to Linphone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Linphone Suite combines the <strong>Linphone softphone<\/strong> with the <strong>Flexisip server suite<\/strong>, providing a <strong>complete environment<\/strong> capable of replacing your entire existing infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Linphone offers all the advanced communication features: <strong>audio and video calls, chat, and video conferencing<\/strong>. On its side, Flexisip handles <strong>user account management<\/strong>, <strong>SIP sessions<\/strong>, <strong>push notifications<\/strong>, <strong>secure communication<\/strong>, and <strong>internal directories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the <strong>connection to a SIP trunk<\/strong>, you can also make and receive calls to and from the traditional telephone network, completely freeing yourself from proprietary solutions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Transition_That_Requires_Preparation_and_Management\"><\/span>A Transition That Requires Preparation and Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As with any tool change, the success of the migration to Linphone requires good preparation. <strong>User support is key<\/strong> to this transition, with several levers to activate.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to <strong>provide users with suitable resources<\/strong> such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/linphone.org\/en\/docs\/\"><strong>Linphone user guide<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>training<\/strong> on best practices within the organization, as well as <strong>getting started sessions<\/strong>. This approach reduces resistance to change.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-13-e1745505888258.png\" alt=\"Two people are looking at a computer displaying the Linphone interface. The person in the foreground is smiling, while the other in the background is drinking a cup of tea.\" width=\"745\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-13-e1745505888258.png 745w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-13-e1745505888258-500x248.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/>\n<p>User adoption is also achieved by highlighting the <strong>concrete advantages<\/strong> of this migration:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhanced protection of communications thanks to advanced encryption<\/li>\n<li>Open-source philosophy ensuring transparency<\/li>\n<li>Respect for data confidentiality<\/li>\n<li>Long-term budget control without hidden costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another point of reassurance for technical teams and users: <strong>Linphone integrates seamlessly into the existing information system<\/strong>. The solution supports <strong>authentication via Microsoft user accounts<\/strong> through OpenID Connect compatibility, while LDAP integration ensures continued access to company address books, offering continuity of services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/linphone.org\/en\/docs\/\">Check out the Linphone user guide.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proximity_Support\"><\/span>Proximity Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Belledonne Communications, <strong>experts in open-source VoIP for over 20 years<\/strong>, supports you in your migration. Based in France, in the capital of the Alps, the company provides a team of over <strong>20 specialized engineers<\/strong> for technical implementation, training, adaptation to your specific needs, and the setup of custom hosting solutions.<\/p>\n<p>With over <strong>300 clients<\/strong>, <strong>700,000 users of the free SIP service<\/strong>, and nearly <strong>one million downloads<\/strong> of the Linphone app, Belledonne Communications enjoys a strong international reputation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/en\/belledonne-communications-company-overview\/\">Learn more about Belledonne Communications.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion: The End of Skype is the Beginning of Independence<\/h2>\n<p>After <strong>MSN<\/strong>, replaced by Skype, and now <strong>Skype<\/strong> being replaced by Teams Phone&#8230; what will be the next step? The end of Skype marks the end of an era, but also the opening of new possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Open-source alternatives exist for unified communications &#8211; the <strong>Linphone Suite<\/strong>, with its open-source technology including advanced features like <strong>VoIP calls, chat, and video conferencing<\/strong>, meets your needs related to remote work, collaboration, mobility, or securing communications. It is the <strong>ideal candidate<\/strong> to move away from Microsoft Teams, <strong>replace Skype for Business<\/strong>, and migrate to a high-performance solution!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\ude80 Free yourself, take back control of your communications.<\/strong><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-10-e1745505941359.png\" alt=\"A woman in a video conference using the Linphone software to make a video call. She is focused in front of her screen.\" width=\"794\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-10-e1745505941359.png 794w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-10-e1745505941359-500x233.png 500w, https:\/\/www.linphone.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Newsletter-format-long-1280-x-370-px-10-e1745505941359-768x358.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The End of Skype: Why Linphone is the Open Source VoIP Alternative to Adopt<\/p>\n<p>To all the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":17497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[128],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16471","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-solution-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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