Can't download Skype for iPad

Question

I  have had Skype on my iPad for ages. Recently the latest update refused to download.
The error message - "There was a problem downloading 'Skype' for iPad. An unknown error (499)".
Suggestion was to check internet connection, which was fine.
I had the same prob on my iPhone (5), but eventually got it installed again by deleting it in iTunes/Apps, and re-installing. This didn't work for the iPad
iPad3; OS is up to date; I do not have Restrictions set on my iPad.

Answer 1

Hello ilkisilesnat,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To download previous purchases please follow the steps in the article linked to below.
Download past purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
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If you’re having trouble downloading an item, make sure you can download the item again from iTunes in the Cloud. You may want to sync the content to another device instead.
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Take care,
Alex H.