Overview

• Microsoft has announced that Skype will officially shut down on May 5, 2025, after more than two decades of service.
• Users can transition to the free version of Microsoft Teams using their Skype credentials, ensuring access to chats and contacts.
• Skype's paid features, including subscriptions and Skype Credit, will no longer be offered after April 3, though remaining credits can be used until exhausted.
• Microsoft is positioning Teams as its primary communications platform, offering features like meetings, calendar management, and community-building in addition to Skype's core functionalities.
• The decision reflects Skype's decline in user base and the growing popularity of Teams, which has seen significant growth in recent years.