Microsoft has announced that it will shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, ending the app’s 20-year run. Once a popular choice for video calls and online chats, Skype will no longer be available as Microsoft moves to simplify and improve its communication tools.
The company is now asking Skype users to start using Microsoft Teams instead. Teams offers many of the same features as Skype, such as video calls, messaging, and file sharing. Microsoft has also made it easy for users to move over to Teams—your chat history and contacts will automatically be saved and transferred to your new account.
While users can no longer buy Skype Credit, all current Skype services will continue until the end of each user’s billing period. This gives users enough time to make the switch without losing any important data or services.
The decision to shut down Skype is part of Microsoft’s bigger plan to focus on modern, all-in-one communication tools like Teams. With more people working and communicating online, Microsoft wants to offer a platform that is more connected and better suited for today’s needs.
Many people remember Skype as one of the first apps that made it easy to video call friends and family around the world. It was widely used by individuals, businesses, and even schools. While it’s the end of an era, Microsoft believes that Teams will provide an even better experience.
For now, Skype users can continue to use the app until May 2025, but it’s a good idea to start getting used to Microsoft Teams. The change may feel big, but Microsoft is making sure the move is as smooth and simple as possible.
