Microsoft has announced that Skype will officially shut down on May 5 as the company shifts focus to its Teams platform. Launched in 2003, Skype revolutionized internet calling but struggled to compete with platforms like Zoom and Slack.
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Microsoft, which acquired Skype for $8.5 billion in 2011, is offering free migration to Teams for users. With Skype’s dwindling user base and Teams now boasting 320 million active users, the move marks the end of an era in digital communication.
