Microsoft to Discontinue Skype in 2025, Focus on Microsoft Teams

According to PANews, Microsoft announced on February 28, 2025, that it will discontinue Skype by May 2025 to streamline its communication products and better meet customer needs. During the transition period, users can migrate to Microsoft Teams for free. Microsoft Teams users will be able to communicate with Skype users, and vice versa. Additionally, Skype users will have the option to export their data during this period. Skype will continue to operate until May 5, 2025.