Skype debuted in 2003 and was an early disruptor in online communications, but Microsoft says it's time to close Skype and focus on its Teams video conferencing platform.

Driving the news: Microsoft announced on Friday that it will shut down Skype on May 5 and replace the 21-year-old calling and messaging service with the free version of Microsoft Teams for consumers.

Microsoft instead wants users to utilize its Microsoft Teams program. The decision will help the software giant focus more on its Teams service by simplifying its communication offerings.

Skype Will Shut Down on May 5, As Microsoft Shifts to Teams Your email has been sent Microsoft is officially retiring Skype on May 5, ending the app’s two-decade run as a pioneer in video calling.

After 23 years of connecting people around the world, Skype, the popular video-calling service, is shutting down. Microsoft, the parent company, confirmed that the official sunset date for the ...

Microsoft has decided to focus entirely on its Teams application, leading to the retirement of Skype. This transition was formally announced in February, with the tech giant prioritising Teams as ...