Screen share capability being removed for regular ...

Is screen sharing being removed for regular users?
I use this function once or twice a month (not enough to justify paying for the upgrade), is there no option for people like me going forward? Is there an alternative in/to skype that I should be investigating?

Hi, fintan, and welcome to the Community,
Not that I am aware of!  Here's the thing that causes a lot of confusion: you may share screens with one other Skype person, no charges, using a "free" Skype account (one that has no credit or subscriptions), when on an audio-only call.  However ... 
If you are in the midst of a video call with another Skype user, and wish to share your screen, then Skype "sees" the screen share as another video feed or call participant.  I know it does not make sense!  So, if you are in the middle of a video call with another person and wish to share your screen, then simply turn off your webcam - then share your screen.
If you want to leave your webcam on and share your screen, then one participant on the call would need to have a Skype Premium subscription.
Hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Elaine
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