Skype calls kill my internet connection.

Hello,
Not sure this is the right area or not but this issue is becomming kind of fustrating.
Recently I got a new modem (also upgraded mac os though I doubt thats connected); now whenever I start a call on skype it goes okay for a few seconds, then quality drops, then I all together lose connection to skype. Then after a few moments the connection to my modem itself is unresponsive and I find the only thing I can do is restart it and wait a few moments.
This only happens with Skype however, not with online gaming, youtube/movies ect.
Does anyone have any advice or ideas? Can't really use skype anymore...

Connectivity issues like that sounds like a network issue to me.
First, learn to use Skype's Technical Call Information window
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA11066/is-my-call-being-relayed-in-skype-for-mac-os-x
While in calls keep an eye on that window while it does display some cryptic looking error messages those error messages relayed here on the board can be helpful in identifying your problems.
Second test your network connection with a free tool from MegaPath. Critically network speed is far from the only metric. Latency, Jitter, and loss are very important for any RTC ( Real Time Communication ) via the Internet.
http://www.megapath.com/speedtestplus/
Have you seen all the different things that can interfere with WiFi? Baby monitors, cordless phones, you call phone, wireless speakers, your microwave, cables etc, etc, etc.
If your having trouble with Skype grab a LAN cable and plug it directly into your router and try again. Eliminating the wifi network from your list of trouble suspects should the FIRST step in halving your trouble.
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Feature/263625,10-things-that-might-be-killing-your-wi-fi.aspx

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