Deprecated Skype: The next chapter: Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

The way we communicate has evolved significantly over the years. From instant messaging to video calls, technology has continuously transformed how we connect with each other.

In order to streamline our free consumer communications offerings so we can more easily adapt to customer needs, we will be retiring Skype in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft Teams (free), our modern communications and collaboration hub.

What’s next for Skype users 

During this transition period, users have a choice:

1. Move to Microsoft Teams for free. Over the coming days, we will roll out the ability for Skype users to sign into Teams (free) on any supported device using their Skype credentials—starting today with those who are part of both the Teams and Skype Insider programs. By logging in to Teams with a Skype account, chats and contacts will automatically appear in the app so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

During the transition period, Teams users can call and chat with Skype users and Skype users can do the same with Teams users. This helps ensure you can stay connected with everyone, regardless of the platform you’re using during this transition.

2. Export your Skype data. If you prefer not to migrate to Teams, you can instead export your data including chats, contacts, and call history.

Skype will remain available until May 5, 2025, giving users time to explore Teams and decide on the option that works best for them.

The next chapter: Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams  | Microsoft 365 Blog

We will be retiring Skype in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft Teams (free), our modern communications and collaboration hub.  Learn more.

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[Shadowra]

I think that since most of the users are on Discord, I'm not really surprised by Microsoft's choice :/.

 

[Zero Knowledge]

I think with advent of E2EE it was dead man walking. Teams, Webex, Zoom have all replaced Skype in the corporate/educational world. I'm not sure why they didn't kill it years ago.

And how much did they pay for Skype? Around 8 Billion I believe? What a waste of money in the end.

 

[Wrecker4923]

There goes a way to call +1800 number in the US for free. Know any other way? Microsoft Team isn't it.