Microsoft to shut down Skype permanently to focus on Teams

Skype shutting down: Here's when Microsoft replaces service with free Teams version
Skype, once the go-to app for making calls on the internet, is shutting down after several key missteps and the rise of more user-friendly competitors. The big picture: Skype, a big hit during the early 2000s,
Microsoft is shutting down Skype and really wants you to join Teams instead
According to details within Skype's latest Windows preview build, Microsoft is planning to shutdown the long-lived video calling service.
Skype Will Shut Down on May 5, As Microsoft Shifts to Teams
Microsoft is pivoting to support Teams instead. Microsoft 365 head Jeff Teper encouraged Skype users to migrate their Skype contacts to Teams.
Microsoft Shuts Down Skype, Pushes Users to Teams
Microsoft has finally decided to shut down Skype. In an attempt to promote Teams, the company is offering users a seamless migration process.
Skype's final call set for May as Microsoft prioritizes Teams
Skype will ring for the last time on May 5 as owner Microsoft retires the two-decade-old internet calling service that redefined how people connect across borders.Shutting down Skype will help Microsoft focus on its homegrown Teams service by simplifying its communication offerings,
Why Microsoft is Shutting Down Skype—And 5 Chat Alternatives
Microsoft is retiring Skype in May 2025, urging users to migrate to Microsoft Teams Free. Here are some alternatives video communication tools.
Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in May
After years of dwindling relevance, Skype will finally shut down in May 2025. Microsoft is directing users to Microsoft Teams, although it remains unclear if Teams will provide all of Skype's calling features.
Skype Bids Farewell: Microsoft Teams Takes the Spotlight
Microsoft says Teams will be free for Skype users, but there are some caveats. Free Teams accounts are limited to calls with no more than 20 participants, and group calls are limi
Microsoft to retire Skype in May 2025, shifts focus to Teams
Microsoft has announced that it will retire Skype in May 2025, marking the end of the once-dominant internet telecommunications platform. The company is shifting its focus to Microsoft Teams (free), a modern communication and collaboration tool that has gained widespread adoption for both professional and personal use.
The Five Best Video Call Apps to Replace Skype
Microsoft is officially shutting down Skype. If you used the app to make video calls, you'll need to find another option.
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Tech Matters: Goodbye, Skype; hello, Teams — How to make the switch
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype. Skype will remain online until May 5, giving users a limited window to decide: Move ...
I used Skype for years, and Teams is a poor replacement for the video calling service that started it all
After more than 20 years, the video calling service that started it all is finally retiring in May as Microsoft plans to replace Skype with Teams once and for all.
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Goodbye Skype, hello Teams: How Microsoft is making the switch easy
Also: Microsoft is testing a free desktop version of Office - but there's a catch Until the official retirement, Skype users will still be able to call and chat with people on Teams, and vice ...