Skype shuts down on May 5: Five key things you must know before its gone forever

After years of loyal service and millions of users worldwide, Microsoft is officially shutting down Skype on May 5, 2025. Once the tech giant’s internet calling app, Skype, will now be replaced by Microsoft's newer, more powerful communication tool called Microsoft Teams. The decision comes as Microsoft wants to streamline its business communication offerings and focus entirely on Teams.

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