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Skype is shutting down after two decades
Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the internet-based phone and video service that was once the dominant way of staying connected in the mid 2000s.
Why Microsoft is Shutting Down Skype—And 5 Chat Alternatives
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End of an era: Microsoft to shut down Skype, shifting users to Teams, 14 years after $8.5B deal
Microsoft confirmed Friday that it is officially retiring Skype in May and consolidating its consumer communication offerings into Microsoft Teams.
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Skype Will Shut Down on May 5, As Microsoft Shifts to Teams
Once a dominant force in video communication, Skype has struggled to compete in a market now led by Zoom, Google Meet, and FaceTime. Despite seeing some growth during the 2020 lockdowns ...
Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here’s how it lost out to video call rivals
Skype is among the world’s most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn’t see the Covid bump that Zoom did.
Microsoft is shutting down Skype in favor of Teams
Skype will be retired on May 5th, and existing users will need to export their data or migrate to Teams.