Summary: Microsoft has announced that the Skype video call and messaging service will be discontinued on May 5, 2025, encouraging users to transition to Teams Free. Users can easily migrate their contacts and chat history by logging into Teams with their Skype credentials or can choose to export their data. As part of this transition, paid Skype features and the ability to port Skype numbers to other carriers will also be affected.
Affected: Skype and Microsoft Teams
Keypoints:
- Skype will cease operations on May 5, 2025, with users encouraged to switch to Teams Free.
- Contacts, call logs, and messages can be automatically migrated to Teams upon user login.
- Skype will stop offering paid features, including Skype Credit and voice calling, with users needing to port their Skype numbers elsewhere.
- Teams provides enhanced features alongside core functionalities similar to Skype.