Skype will shut down after 20 years of service. The app started in 2003 with just voice calls before adding video in 2005. Microsoft bought Skype in 2011 when it became widely used worldwide. The platform grew until 2017 but lost ground during the 2020 pandemic as other services gained users. Microsoft changed its focus to Teams as its main communication tool.
Users have until January 2026 to move their data from Skype servers. After that date, all chat history will disappear forever. Microsoft says the change helps meet changing user needs with fewer separate apps. Teams lacks some Skype features like longer group calls or pay-as-you-go phone calls. The company wants everyone to switch to Teams for messaging needs.
Users have until January 2026 to move their data from Skype servers. After that date, all chat history will disappear forever. Microsoft says the change helps meet changing user needs with fewer separate apps. Teams lacks some Skype features like longer group calls or pay-as-you-go phone calls. The company wants everyone to switch to Teams for messaging needs.
