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Memories of Skype: Love, Loss, and Connection Across Continents Before the rise of Zoom, WhatsApp, and Microsoft Teams, Skype was once at the heart of how the world stayed connected. Launched in 2003, it revolutionized communication by offering free computer-to-computer calls and affordable rates to mobiles and landlines across the globe. Over time, however, Skype’s popularity declined as Microsoft shifted its focus to Teams. As of 5 May, Skype’s free services will officially shut down, leaving only its business version in use. Still, for millions of people, the app played a vital role in shaping relationships, bridging distances, and even coping with loss. A Love Story Powered by Skype For Weng and Owen Williams, Skype helped turn friendship into a lifelong bond. Weng had move...

Skype Is Retiring in May 2025: Move to Microsoft Teams The way we connect has changed significantly over the years. To better serve users, Microsoft is retiring Skype on May 5, 2025, and shifting its focus to Microsoft Teams (free)—a modern communication and collaboration platform. Why Move to Microsoft Teams? Teams includes many of Skype’s core features, such as messaging, one-on-one and group calls, and file sharing. It also offers additional benefits like meeting hosting, calendar management, and community-building. Millions already use Teams to stay connected at work, school, and home. Your Options as a Skype User Switch to Teams for free – You can now log into Teams using your Skype credentials, with all your chats and contacts carried over. During the transition, Skype a...

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Skype Shutdown Stories of Love, Loss & Global Connection

Skype to Shut Down in May 2025