Skype, a pioneering video calling service founded in 2003, will go offline permanently on May 5, 2023. Microsoft announced this transition earlier this year, encouraging users to switch to Microsoft Teams. Skype was once immensely popular, boasting over 300 million users at its peak, but has seen a significant decline due to competition from apps like Zoom and WhatsApp. Microsoft assures users can easily transfer their chats and contacts to Teams, as Skype's historical significance in communication transitions into the newer platform.
Skype has been an integral part of shaping modern communications and supporting countless meaningful moments, and we are honored to have been part of the journey.
Skype began as a service offering phone calls over the internet, later allowing users to video call and message for free.
At its peak, Skype boasted more than 300 million users but has faced competition from Zoom, WhatsApp, and Slack, leading to a decline.
Microsoft encourages Skype users to switch to Teams, ensuring they can automatically migrate their chats and contacts to the new platform.
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