Microsoft has announced plans to terminate Skype in May, compelling users to transition to Microsoft Teams. Hidden code found in the latest Skype preview indicated this shift. Skype, originally a leading VoIP platform, has seen declining usage in recent years, especially following the rise of Teams and other popular communication platforms. Despite attempts to revive Skype through new features, Microsoft was unsuccessful in attracting new users. The last updates occurred in May 2024, and users can no longer purchase Skype credits, marking the service's diminishing relevance in today’s digital communication landscape.
Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams.
Microsoft’s move is not surprising. Skype has been used much less in recent years, especially since 2019.
To illustrate, during the pandemic, Skype as an alternative conferencing platform hardly got any attention.
In recent years, Microsoft did try to revive Skype, for example by adding features such as sending short videos.
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