It’s time to say goodbye to Skype

Skype was once synonymous with internet video chatting. For many adults it was also their introduction to professional online meetings. Those days have gone by the wayside long ago as the software has been largely surpassed by others like Zoom and Webex.

Microsoft has announced that they will officially be closing Skype down for good in favor of a free version of Microsoft Teams on May 5th, 2025. Skype users will be able to export their longtime call and chat histories over to Teams to hopefully have a seamless transition to the new platform. 

Other Skype features like Skype Numbers, Dial Pad, and Skype Credits will be phased out immediately.

Microsoft has fully invested in the Teams infrastructure and this was a clear message of resource unification to customers.