Microsoft to Shut Down Skype Service in May

Microsoft has announced that it will be shutting down its Skype calling and messaging service in May, affecting users around the globe.


Microsoft to Shut Down Skype Service in May

Microsoft announced on Friday that it will close its calling and messaging service Skype in May. This move is aimed at maximizing its focus on developing other products, such as Microsoft Teams. However, Skype will remain active in certain regions, including Europe, where it still has millions of users. "We have seen how the adoption of events in Microsoft Teams grew by 22 million in the last 7 days. Along with the increase in the number of calls," the company stated in a release. "We firmly believe that the future lies in Microsoft Teams and is closing behind Skype."