Overview

• Skype, launched in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft in 2011, will officially shut down on May 5, 2025.
• Microsoft is encouraging Skype users to transition to Microsoft Teams Free, with chats and contacts automatically migrated to the new platform.
• Teams offers enhanced functionality beyond Skype, including calendar management, community building, and cross-platform calling with Skype accounts.
• Skype subscription users can use their credits and subscriptions until their next renewal period, after which paid features will no longer be available.
• The decision reflects the declining usage of Skype and the growing popularity of Teams, which has seen significant user growth since the COVID-19 pandemic.