Today marks the retirement of Skype, the iconic communication platform. Users can transition to Microsoft Teams (free), retaining their credentials, contacts, and chat history. However, they have until January 2026 to export their data before permanent deletion. Microsoft cites a desire to streamline its communications services as the reason for retiring Skype. While Teams offers advantages, it includes limitations such as a 60-minute cap on group video calls compared to Skype's offerings, which has been influential in the VoIP sector since its launch in 2003, culminating in Microsoft's acquisition in 2011.
Existing Skype users can migrate to Microsoft Teams with their credentials, contacts, and chat history transferred automatically, marking the end of Skype's service.
Skype's shutdown is part of Microsoft's strategy to streamline communications, focusing on customer needs by transitioning users to Microsoft Teams free version.
From its beginnings in 2003 and subsequent acquisitions, Skype was a pivotal platform in the VoIP space until its retirement.
While Teams offers free access, it has limitations like a 60-minute cap on group video calls and lacks Skype's pay-as-you-go features.
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