Microsoft Skype is about to cease operation.

This discontinuation announcement was made by Microsoft in the latest update of Skype, marking the end of its more than 20-year existence.

Microsoft Skype is about to cease operation.

Skype was once the top choice for video and audio calls, especially after Microsoft acquired it in 2011 for $8.5 billion. However, Skype has gradually lost its prominence, particularly after the launch of Microsoft Teams in 2017, which quickly became the primary communication platform, attracting both individual and business users.

According to reports, by 2022 Skype's revenue had fallen below 200 million EUR, and the number of daily active users had dropped below 36 million in 2023.

Microsoft announced that, starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Please continue making calls and discussions on Teams. This confirms Microsoft's decision to shift its focus to Teams.

According to records, Teams had 13 million users in July 2019 and that number rose to 145 million in 2021, while Skype couldn't keep up.

Skype's contributions are undeniable, but the era of this service has officially come to an end. Microsoft is now encouraging users to switch to Teams before Skype is permanently discontinued, marking a shift in the field of digital communication.

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