Microsoft has announced that Skype will officially shut down in May.
Looking back, Microsoft bought the video service in 2011 for $8.5 billion and later integrated it into its products, including Office and Windows Phone (which was discontinued). However, despite these efforts, eventually declined in popularity.
However, its relevance declined over the years as other communication platforms gained popularity.
Also, the internet-based phone and video service changed ownership multiple times before Microsoft took over in 2011.
With that being said, users will soon be logging in through Microsoft Teams’ free tier on May 2025.
To switch, below is a quick guide.
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