Skype, once a leading video-calling platform, is set to shut down on May 5 after nearly 22 years of operation, following its acquisition by Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion. The platform, which revolutionized internet communication with free voice and video calls, saw a decline in popularity due to competition from services like WhatsApp and Microsoft Teams. Users are encouraged to transition to Teams, with all Skype chats and contacts accessible through the same login until January 2026, when data will be permanently deleted.
