File transfers on Skype can be slow due to network congestion, server load, or outdated software.
File transfers on Skype can be slow due to network congestion, server load, or outdated software.
I think the chance to share files via Skype isn't very useful right now. I'm attempting to transfer a 161mb file, but the connection speed is only about 12mbps. That means it should be moving at roughly 1.4mb/s. Since we're in the same city and the speeds aren't that different, it doesn't seem like a major issue. It's probably just how Skype handles the transfer under these conditions.
It's possible they reduced their server count since Skype usage has declined.