Microsoft to Shut Down Skype After Over 20 Years of Service

The iconic video calling platform will be discontinued on May 5th, with users encouraged to transition to Microsoft Teams.

Skype, launched in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft in 2011, will officially cease operations on May 5, 2025.
Microsoft is urging Skype users to migrate to its Teams platform or export their data before the shutdown.
Skype played a pivotal role in connecting people globally, particularly before the rise of smartphones and newer video call apps.
Alternatives like Google Meet, WhatsApp, and FaceTime are being suggested as more user-friendly replacements for casual video calls.
Skype's decline is attributed to competition from modern platforms like Zoom and a lack of significant updates under Microsoft's ownership.