After more than 20 years of revolutionising digital communication, Skype is officially being retired. Microsoft has announced that the once-dominant video calling service will be shut down by 5 May 2025, with users encouraged to transition to Microsoft Teams instead. The decision comes as Skype struggles to keep up with more modern rivals like Zoom and Slack.
The announcement signals the end of an era for a platform that once dominated the video conferencing market, allowing millions to connect across borders. However, Microsoft's decision is hardly surprising—Skype has faced declining user numbers for years, failing to evolve alongside its competitors.
