(WDNews) – Microsoft has announced that Skype will officially shut down in May, ending its two-decade run as a pioneer in internet-based phone and video services.
The decision comes 14 years after Microsoft purchased Skype for $8.5 billion, its largest acquisition at the time. While Skype saw a surge in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has struggled to compete with platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Cisco Webex in recent years.
Microsoft has shifted its focus to Teams, which offers similar services and has become a key tool for businesses and remote collaboration. The company confirmed that Skype users will soon be able to log in to Microsoft Teams’ free tier using their existing credentials.
