Skype, a revolutionary platform launched in 2003, will shut down on May 5, marking the end of its 22-year history in internet communication. At its peak, it had over 300 million monthly users. Acquired by Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion, Skype later struggled with competition from other platforms like Zoom and WhatsApp. Microsoft announced the shutdown to streamline operations and focus on Teams. Users will have until January 2026 to migrate their chats and contacts to Teams before data deletion occurs.
Launched in 2003, Skype revolutionized internet communication by enabling free voice and video calls, reaching over 300 million users at its peak.
Microsoft's 2011 acquisition of Skype for $8.5bn aimed to enhance its communication strategy, but competition led to Skype's decline in popularity.
On February 28, Microsoft announced Skype's retirement on May 5 to streamline services, prioritizing Microsoft Teams for future communication and collaboration.
Users must transition to Teams, where their Skype chats and contacts will be preserved until January 2026, post which data will be permanently deleted.
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