Microsoft said the company is calling the program in 14 years as it focuses on team apps.
Users will be asked to switch to teams before the service is turned off in May.
People can log in to their teams using their Skype credentials. When you do so, your Skype contacts and chat will appear to your team.
In a blog post, Microsoft said that teams can call and chat with Skype users, and Skype users can do the same with team users.
Those who do not jump ships can export Skype data.
Microsoft says in X: “From May 2025, Skype will no longer be available. For the next few days, you can sign in to your Microsoft team for free with your Skype account and continue to connect to all your chats and contacts.
Microsoft reportedly was scheduled to announce Skype’s retirement next week, but the news was broken today by calculating news outlet XDA.
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