Microsoft announced that it is halting service for its Skype telecommunications and video calling services on May 5, 2025. The company said the service, which was acquired 14 years ago for $8.5 billion, is being retired in favor of Microsoft Teams which the company said already includes most of Skype features. With Teams, users have access to many of the same core features they use in Skype, such as one on one calls and group calls, messaging, and file sharing, said Jeff Teper, president for...
