Why Does My Skype Keep Failing?

So today I called my friend and he answered so we talked for a little then hung up. Then I called him 2 hours later but now every time I call someone it never rings and says the called failed. My internet is working and my minecraft online is working fine. But not Skype! Please help me I like to Skype my friends and play minecraft but I can't without it. Its making me mad

Skype has been having problems this week because so many kids are home from school