Skype will cease operations in May

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Microsoft is shutting down Skype on May 5, 2025, focusing on Teams. In 2023, the service had 36 million users compared to a peak of 300 million. Starting April 3, subscription renewals and number sales will cease. Users can transfer their data to Teams or download an archive by the end of 2025, after which the information will be deleted.

Microsoft is shutting down Skype after 23 years of operation, announcing that the service will cease to exist on May 5, 2025. The company intends to focus on the development of Microsoft Teams. Users are encouraged to transfer their contacts and data to Teams or download an archive of their conversations.

The last official data on Skype users dates back to 2023, when there were 36 million users, significantly fewer than the peak of 300 million. Microsoft's decision was expected after the launch of Teams in 2016, as Skype gradually lost its position.

Starting April 3, the company will stop renewing subscriptions and purchasing phone numbers in Skype. Users will be able to use their accumulated funds, but only through the web version and Teams. By the end of 2025, they will have the opportunity to save their data, after which it will be deleted.

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