Skype for Business for Android

Business communication on Android

Skype for Business for Android brings workplace messaging, voice calls and video meetings to mobile devices. It is intended for employees and organisations using Microsoft’s business communication services, especially teams that need to stay connected away from a desktop. The app is published by Microsoft Corporation and belongs to the Business category.

Messaging, calls and meetings

Users can search for colleagues and view their availability before starting a conversation. Recent chats help people return to ongoing discussions, while meeting access makes it possible to join scheduled conferences from an Android phone or tablet. During supported meetings, organisers can manage participation by muting or removing attendees.

• Send instant messages to workplace contacts.
• Make voice and video calls from a mobile device.
• Join online meetings without relying on a desktop computer.
• Check presence information to see whether colleagues are available.
• Search contacts by details such as name, email address or phone number.

Designed for managed business accounts

This is not a general-purpose consumer chat app. Its value depends on an organisation’s Microsoft communication setup, including business account and directory support. The app is built to work with services such as Office 365 and Active Directory, giving companies a familiar way to extend workplace communication to mobile users. Security and account controls are handled within that managed environment.

Ratings and reach

Skype for Business for Android has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 from more than 173,000 reviews. With 10,000,000+ installs, it has a substantial Android user base. It is best suited to staff whose employers already use Skype for Business and need access to contacts, chats, calls and meetings while working away from the office.