Might be, but I am not sure. I had some problems with pidgin logging in this week on my laptop but changing the login-server helped. My mobile however does not connect with the same settings. On the other hand, this might be the problem. Anyone here who had a working ICQ some days ago and has now problems?

And switching to another protocol...well, a good idea, but unfortunately even the best one will be useless as long as my friends stay on ICQ