Skype to be Discontinued in May 2025, Users Urged to Migrate to Teams

The Next Chapter: Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams

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Skype is retiring in May 2025 in order to focus on Microsoft Teams..

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In the recent update , Microsoft has announced that it will retire Skype in May 2025, focusing on Microsoft Teams as its primary communication and collaboration platform. Teams offers similar core features to Skype, such as one-on-one and group calls, messaging, and file sharing, along with enhanced features like meeting hosting, calendar management, and community building. Teams has seen significant growth, with a fourfold increase in meeting minutes among consumer users in the past two years.

Transition for Skype Users:

• Skype users can move to Microsoft Teams for free by logging in with their Skype credentials, which will automatically transfer chats and contacts.
• Users can export their Skype data, including chats, contacts, and call history.
• Teams users can communicate with Skype users during the transition.
• Paid Skype features will no longer be offered to new customers, but current users can continue using their credits and subscriptions until their next renewal.

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