Does Skype for WP8 run in the background?

[TechAbstract]

Some say it works and some not. I am confused.

 

[spaulagain]

If someone calls you with Skype it will show the call even if you aren't in the Skype app. Works just like they show in the videos.

 

[Techno-Freak]

Even when Skype is not open, I receive push notifications for messages, and alert for calls. So it works well.

 

[taurgis]

Works like a charm, only problem is that even when the person stops calling you... your Phone keeps ringing.

 

[fulnix]

Mine only works while I have the app open on my 920?

 

[MaulerX]

If I get a call on Skype my phone doesn't ring. I only get the call when I'm on the app.

 

[heijenoort]

If I get a call on Skype my phone doesn't ring. I only get the call when I'm on the app.

Same here. I tried signing in both with Skype username and Microsoft account, nothing changed.
Moreover toast notifications don't always work fine: I just received a notification about a message sent to me a couple of days ago.

 

[poddie]

My experience varies; it will work great in the background for a couple days, notifying me of calls and messages, then it will stop and no longer work at all for a few days. I really hope they can get this working consistently... the last update helped. Before that I never got toasts or call notifications.