Microsoft to retire Skype in May 2025, shifts focus to Microsoft Teams

Microsoft will retire its calling and messaging service Skype to focus on Microsoft Teams after 21 years of successful run. Skype will be available till May 5 this year. With this Microsoft will be focusing on Microsoft Teams (free) as the communication and collaboration hub.

The company in a blog post said that in the coming days they will roll out the ability for Skype users to sign into Teams (free) on any supported device using their Skype credentials, starting Friday with those who are part of both the Teams and Skype Insider programs.