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Microsoft has officially shut down Skype, the video-call service that helped launch a new era for online communication. The tech company said it will shift its video-conference services to Microsoft ...

Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011, which had helped spark a transformation in how people communicate online. The tech giant said Friday it ...

Skype Will Shut Down on May 5, As Microsoft Shifts to Teams Your email has been sent Microsoft is officially retiring Skype on May 5, ending the app’s two-decade run as a pioneer in video calling. The ...

Microsoft shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, after 14 years of service, transitioning users to Microsoft Teams. Users can transfer their Skype data to Teams until January 2026, though recent data ...