The Skype.com domain is worth millions of dollars. What could happen to it next?
The head of the domain name registrar NIC.UA, Dmytro Khvetkevych, believes that the cost of the Skype.com domain could be tens of millions of dollars.
The head of the domain name registrar NIC.UA, Dmytro Khvetkevych, believes that the cost of the Skype.com domain could be tens of millions of dollars.
«This is due to the following factors: brevity and memorability, global brand recognition, high traffic, history, and trust of search engines», — the expert emphasizes.
Recall that Microsoft disabled the Skype service on May 5, 2025 worldwide.
The Skype.com domain is currently down. Similarweb data shows that Skype.com had more than 24.7 million visits in March. The average session duration was over 5 minutes.
Can I get the Skype.com domain for myself?
Sometimes there are cases when interested parties sue the domain holder and try to prove that he is not using it in order to re-register it for himself. The Skype.com domain, which was registered back in 2003, expires in April 2026 (however, this does not mean at all that the owner will not renew it).
«In the case of lawsuits regarding trademark or domain rights, a court decision may force the company to transfer the domain to another party. However, Microsoft has significant legal experience in protecting its domains. The Skype.com domain is strategically important for Microsoft and has a high market value. Due to active use, a strong brand, and legal protection, the probability of the company losing this domain is extremely low», — emphasizes Dmytro Khvetkevych.
To learn more about how to invest in the secondary domain market and avoid speculation, watch the latest episode of the podcast from NIC.UA.
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