Skype, a once-popular internet chat and phone service acquired by Microsoft in 2011, will be discontinued in May 2025, as announced on X. Users can migrate to Microsoft Teams Free using their Skype accounts to maintain connectivity with contacts. Initially launched in 2003, Skype was pivotal for video calls and integrated into various Microsoft products. The shift towards Microsoft Teams, expected after the rise in remote work during the pandemic, signifies shifts in user preferences and trends in digital communication.
"Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available. Over the coming days you can sign in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account to stay connected with all your chats and contacts."
Skype, released in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft in 2011, was once one of the top platforms for video calling, crucial for personal and business communications.
In June 2021, Microsoft announced Windows 11 would not integrate Skype, suggesting a significant shift towards Microsoft Teams as the primary communication tool.
Om Malik highlighted Skype's significance in the tech landscape, referring to it as one of the key applications of the modern web during a major outage in 2010.
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