Skype, a voice and video platform, is closing.
This change was made around 22 years after the platform’s launch. Skype, a voice and video platform, is closing.
Microsoft declared on February 28 that it would discontinue Skype on May 5 in order to simplify its offerings and give Teams priority for teamwork and communication.
Skype was purchased by Microsoft for $8.5 billion in 2011. The company said it intended to make Skype a key component of its communications strategy at the time of acquisition.
However, this strategy was up against fierce competition from apps like Zoom and WhatsApp.
The rise of Microsoft Teams has had an impact on Skype’s appeal.
Since its 2003 launch, Skype has grown into a ground-breaking tool for free online audio and video chats, reaching a high of over 300 million users per month in the mid-2010s.
Both free and paid Skype customers will be impacted by the closure, while Skype for Business will remain operational for the time being.
Microsoft has encouraged users to switch to Teams by using the “Start using Teams” button on skype.com. Using the same login information, all Skype conversations and contacts will continue to be available through Teams.
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