Microsoft shuts down Skype officially after 20 years of use, the communication platform that has been instrumental in the development of online voice and video conferencing for the past two decades is no longer supported. As Skype’s capabilities are being phased out, users are now being switched to Microsoft Teams, which is free.
Microsoft has given users who want to export their Skype data until January 2026. All user data that remains will thereafter be permanently erased. Important information should be downloaded by users prior to the deadline.
Microsoft said that Skype was being shut down because it needed to simplify its consumer communications services. The business has been concentrating on creating Microsoft Teams as a cohesive platform for video calls, messaging, and teamwork.
Since its 2003 launch, Skype has gained recognition for facilitating free or inexpensive online voice and video chats. In 2011, Microsoft purchased Skype and included it into its suite of applications. But as time went on, emerging communication technologies like Google Meet, Discord, and others overtook Skype.
The demise of Skype signifies the end of a service that was once essential to both personal and professional communication. Even though it will no longer be accessible, it will live on as a well-known brand for internet voice calling.
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