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Microsoft Shuts Down Skype, Pushes Users to Teams

2/28/2025

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Microsoft will discontinue Skype on May 5, 2024, encouraging users to transition to Teams.
Skype's user base has dropped from a peak of 300 million to 36 million daily users.
Users can transfer contacts and chat data to Teams or export their Skype information prior to the shutdown.
The decline of Skype is linked to competition from platforms like WhatsApp and Zoom.
Microsoft intends to concentrate on Teams for enhanced innovation and streamlined communication.

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Story summary

Microsoft will discontinue Skype on May 5, 2024, encouraging users to transition to Teams.
Skype's user base has dropped from a peak of 300 million to 36 million daily users.
Users can transfer contacts and chat data to Teams or export their Skype information prior to the shutdown.
The decline of Skype is linked to competition from platforms like WhatsApp and Zoom.
Microsoft intends to concentrate on Teams for enhanced innovation and streamlined communication.