Skype, a former leading video calling platform, is scheduled to shut down on May 5th. How well do you know about that history? Take the quiz.
Connecting nearly 22 years of people around the world, Skype was closed on May 5th, marking the end of one of the eras of pioneers of internet communication.
Launched in 2003, Skype has become an innovative tool for free voice and video calls on the Internet, attracting over 300 million users each month during its peak in the mid-2010s.
The free platform changed the way people communicate across borders long before Zoom or Fasetty Time.
Why is Skype closed?
In 2011, Microsoft acquired Skype for $8.5 billion, aiming to make it a central part of its communications strategy. However, Skype’s popularity declined as competitors like WhatsApp, Zoom and ultimately Microsoft’s own team gained traction.
On February 28, Microsoft said on May 5 that it would remove Skype to streamline its services and prioritize teams for communication and collaboration.
Shutdowns affect both free and paid Skype users, but Skype for Business will continue temporarily.
What happens to existing users and their data?
Microsoft is urging users to migrate to a team by visiting Skype.com and taking advantage of the “Use Team” feature. All Skype chats and contacts will remain accessible through your team using the same login credentials.
Users must download or migrate data by January 2026 before permanent deletion.
Continue seamlessly from where you left off for free with the Microsoft team.
Team of free offers:
✅ Seamless chat and call experience
📸 Strengthening of video conferencing
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– Skype (@skype) April 3, 2025
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