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Microsoft is shutting down Skype in favor of Teams
- Microsoft is shutting down Skype in May and replacing it with the free version of Microsoft Teams for consumers.
- Existing Skype users can log in to Microsoft Teams to have their message history, group chats, and contacts automatically available or choose to export their data.
- Skype users have around 60 days to decide whether to switch to Teams or export their data before Skype goes offline on May 5th.
- Microsoft will maintain interoperability between Teams and Skype for messaging contacts during the transition.
- However, Skype's telephony parts allowing calls to domestic or international numbers will be removed in Teams.
- Existing Skype credits will be honored, but new customers won't have access to paid Skype features for calls.
- Skype Number users will need to port their numbers to another provider as Microsoft will no longer support this feature.
- Microsoft's focus will now be on Teams for consumers, as Skype usage has declined over the years in favor of other messaging platforms.
- The retirement of Skype does not immediately lead to job cuts, as the teams working on Teams and Skype will continue focusing on improving features and innovations.
- This move reflects Microsoft's shift towards offering a unified communication platform through Microsoft Teams, integrating work and personal experiences.
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