Published on March 22, 2025
In a surprising move, Skype has announced that it will officially shut down its services by the May of 2025. The communication platform, once a leader in video calling and messaging, has struggled to maintain its user base as newer technologies like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet have taken over. Skype's shutdown will mark the end of an era for millions of users who relied on it for personal and business communication. The platform has stated that all services, including messaging, calling, and video conferencing, will be disabled by May 5, 2025.
Skype's decision comes after its acquisition by Microsoft and the integration of many of its features into Microsoft Teams, which has become the go-to platform for business communication. While Skype will continue to operate in the coming months, users are urged to migrate to alternative platforms before the shutdown date. Microsoft has confirmed that all user data will be deleted after the shutdown, ensuring privacy for all users.
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