Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Skype, once a pioneering video-calling service, will shut down in May 2025.
The company revealed that users could transition to Microsoft Teams Free using their Skype account to stay connected with contacts and chats.
“Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available. Over the coming days you can sign in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account to stay connected with all your chats and contacts,” Skype wrote in a post in X, formerly known as the Twitter.
“Thank you for being part of Skype,” the post added.
The move marks the end of an era for a service that once revolutionized global …