Skype can't connect on Mac

I'm on a Mac OS X Version 10.6.8
I can access my Skype account on my iPhone and can sign into my account on the Skype website but when I try to open Skype on my computer I get a message saying Skype can't connect.
I have not made any changes to my computer - it has just stopped connecting. Please, can someone give me some advice? Thanks!
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Please update your Skype to the right version for your Mac OS version as explained here: http://community.skype.com/t5/Mac/Upgrade-support-for-users-on-10-5-and-above/td-p/3488863
Then you will be able to connect to Skype again.
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