Microsoft has announced that it will be shutting down Skype, the once-dominant internet-based phone and video service, starting in May. Users have been informed that Skype will no longer be available for use, and they can use their log-in information on Microsoft Teams' free tier in the near future.
Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion, integrating it into its suite of products such as Office and Windows Phone. However, Skype's popularity has waned in recent years, facing stiff competition from other communication platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Cisco Webex.
