Skype, a globally renowned communication tool, will be shut down on May 5th, 2025. This news undoubtedly poses a huge challenge to industries that rely on it for international communication, especially the international exhibition industry. Exhibition organizers, exhibitors, and visitors have long relied on Skype for international conferences, real-time coordination, and information exchange. The discontinuation of Skype will directly affect the efficiency of exhibition preparation and the communication experience. Against this backdrop, IntBell, with its efficient international two-way calling, SMS push, and intelligent communication management functions, has become the best alternative solution for the international exhibition industry, helping the industry overcome communication barriers and ensuring the smooth holding of exhibitions.

Adverse Effects of Skype’s Shutdown on the International Exhibition Industry
The core of the international exhibition industry lies in efficient communication. Organizers need to coordinate booth arrangements with exhibitors worldwide, exhibitors need to keep in touch with customers, and visitors rely on instant messaging to get the latest exhibition news. The shutdown of Skype will bring the following challenges:
- Obstruction of International Conferences: Many exhibition organizers rely on Skype for international video conferences to discuss exhibition planning, logistics arrangements, and cooperation details. After its discontinuation, they will face the difficult problem of finding an alternative tool.
- Decrease in Real-time Communication Efficiency: Exhibitors usually conduct business negotiations with potential customers through Skype. Without a stable alternative solution, they may miss out on business opportunities.
- Difficulty in Information Push and Feedback Collection: Organizers often send important notifications through Skype, and visitors are also accustomed to consulting exhibition information through this platform. After its discontinuation, it may lead to delays in information transmission.
Facing these challenges, the exhibition industry urgently needs a stable, efficient, and international communication platform, and IntBell was born for this purpose.
IntBell: A Seamless Communication Solution for the International Exhibition Industry
Designed specifically for global business communication, IntBell provides functions such as international two-way calling, SMS push, and intelligent call management, which perfectly meet the needs of the exhibition industry and ensure unobstructed communication.
1. International Two-way Calling for Efficient Exhibition Preparation Coordination
- Organizers can directly make international calls through IntBell to communicate in real-time with overseas exhibitors, venue providers, and logistics suppliers, without relying on third-party software like Skype.
- Clear call quality and stable connection ensure that key discussions proceed smoothly, avoiding delays in preparation due to communication problems.
- Pre-exhibition Notifications: Organizers can send SMS messages in batches to remind exhibitors to submit materials and visitors to register for the exhibition.
- In-exhibition Guidance: Push real-time information such as booth changes and activity schedule adjustments to enhance the exhibition experience.
- Post-exhibition Feedback Collection: Conduct surveys on the satisfaction of exhibitors and visitors via SMS to optimize future exhibition planning.
3. Intelligent Communication Management to Optimize Exhibition Operation Efficiency
- IntBell provides functions such as call records and data analysis to help organizers track communication effectiveness and optimize resource allocation.
- It supports multi-number management, making it convenient for different teams (such as business development, customer service, and logistics) to divide labor and collaborate, improving overall efficiency.

Success Story: An International Exhibition Overcomes the Dilemma of Skype’s Discontinuation with IntBell
An international technology exhibition, against the backdrop of Skype’s impending shutdown, chose IntBell as its main communication tool and successfully ensured the smooth progress of the exhibition:
- Preparation Stage: The organizers efficiently coordinated booth arrangements with exhibitors from 20 countries through IntBell’s international calling function and used SMS to send visa and logistics guidelines in batches, reducing the problem of missed emails.
- During the Exhibition: Push real-time agenda changes and emergency notifications via SMS to ensure that exhibitors and visitors receive the latest information in a timely manner.
- Post-exhibition Feedback: Use IntBell’s SMS survey function to collect satisfaction data from more than 80% of the exhibitors, providing a basis for the improvement of the next exhibition.
This case proves that IntBell can not only replace Skype but also provide a more professional and efficient communication solution for the exhibition industry.
Choose IntBell to Ensure Smooth Exhibition Communication and Drive Industry Development
The shutdown of Skype is both a challenge and an opportunity. The international exhibition industry needs more stable and professional communication tools. With its global coverage, high cost-effectiveness, and intelligent management, IntBell has become the preferred choice of the industry.
Whether it is international calling, information push, or data analysis, IntBell can provide seamless communication experiences for exhibition organizers, exhibitors, and visitors, helping exhibitions to be successfully held.

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