Skype Official

: Despite its massive brand recognition, Skype lost out to Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic due to perceived UX clunkiness and reliability issues.

: After a confusing acquisition by eBay in 2005, it was eventually sold to Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion . : Despite its massive brand recognition, Skype lost

Skype was officially , marking the end of its era as a standalone consumer video calling service. Microsoft has shifted its focus to Microsoft Teams (free) , which now serves as the primary communications hub for personal and professional use. While the service is discontinued, users with paid credits can still use the Skype Dial Pad for traditional phone calls for the time being. Key Details of the Shutdown Retirement Date : May 5, 2025. : Despite its massive brand recognition