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Microsoft to Sunset Skype After 22 Years of Connections

5/5/2025

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After 22 years of connecting people, Microsoft will bid farewell to Skype on May 5, 2025. With its user base plummeting from 300 million to just 36 million, many, like Susan and Erica, reflect on the cherished memories and relationships forged through the platform. Users are encouraged to migrate to Teams for a seamless transition.

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After 22 years of connecting people, Microsoft will bid farewell to Skype on May 5, 2025. With its user base plummeting from 300 million to just 36 million, many, like Susan and Erica, reflect on the cherished memories and relationships forged through the platform. Users are encouraged to migrate to Teams for a seamless transition.