Microsoft hangs up on Skype: service to shut down May 5, 2025
Microsoft to shut down Skype by May 5, 2025, focusing on Teams.
: Microsoft announced it will retire Skype by May 5, 2025, to focus on Teams. Skype users can migrate data to Teams or download it using Skype's export tool. Microsoft acquired Skype 14 years ago, and the decision follows Teams’ growing user base. With Skype users currently over 36 million, the focus is now on seamless transition and service integration.
Microsoft declared the end of Skype by May 5, 2025, as it shifts focus to Teams. Users are encouraged to transfer their data to Teams or save their chats using Skype’s export option.
Skype was acquired by Microsoft 14 years ago and enjoyed up to 300 million users at its peak. Currently, with over 36 million users, Microsoft aims to streamline its offerings, prioritizing Teams due to increased user adoption.
Transition efforts ensure users retain their contacts and data in Teams after migration. With the Skype Dial Pad remaining available under certain conditions, Microsoft adapts to evolving consumer behavior and data usage patterns.