Microsoft To Shut Down Skype On May 5: Details

Skype Shutting Down Soon

· Microsoft will officially shut down Skype on May 5 · Part of its strategy to focus fully on Microsoft Teams · Applies to both free and paid Skype users

Transition To Microsoft Teams

· Skype users can log into Teams using their existing Skype ID · Chats and contacts can be transferred easily · Teams offers similar features: calls, messaging, file sharing

Paid Services Discontinued

· Microsoft has stopped offering Skype Credit & subscriptions to new users · Existing paid users can use their plans until the next renewal cycle · No impact on Skype for Business users

End Of An Era For Skype

· Skype was launched in 2003 by Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom · Once a pioneer in video calling and VoIP communication · Now phased out to streamline Microsoft’s communication tools