Unexpected Ending: Microsoft Decides the Fate of Its Most Popular Service After 21 Years!

After more than two decades, the famous calling service "Skype" is preparing to bid farewell to its users permanently, as Microsoft officially announced that the service will be discontinued on May 5, 2025, urging users to transition to the free version of "Microsoft Teams."

Since its launch 21 years ago, "Skype" has revolutionized the world of communication, allowing millions to make voice and video calls over the internet without the need to pay hefty fees to phone companies.

However, with the advancement of smartphones and the emergence of more modern applications, the star of "Skype" began to fade, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, where video apps thrived, the service failed to make a significant recovery.

With the final date set for May 5th, "Skype" users have only 10 weeks left to decide about their accounts. Although Microsoft did not disclose the exact number of affected users, the latest statistics published in 2023 indicated that the service still has 36 million active users, a very modest number compared to its peak of 300 million users.

To reassure users, Microsoft confirmed that all messages, chat records, and contacts will automatically transfer to the "Teams" app when logging in with the same account, without the need to create a new account. Users can also manually export their data if they wish.

The decision to close "Skype" was not surprising, especially with Microsoft's focus on developing "Teams" as the primary communication platform for individuals and businesses.

As the countdown to the end of "Skype" approaches, the most important question arises:

Will "Teams" be able to fill the gap and take its place?