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Skype to shut down in May, Microsoft announces

The US tech giant said the move would allow it to focus on its modern online communications platform, Teams, which offers online meeting tools as well as calling and chat features

Skype to shut down in May, Microsoft announces — Skype will shut down on May 5, Microsoft announced. Picture: PA

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 - 16:23

Martyn Landi, PA Technology Correspondent

Microsoft has said it is “retiring” online messaging and calling service Skype in May.

The US tech giant said the move would allow it to focus on its modern online communications platform, Teams, which offers online meeting tools as well as calling and chat features.

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