Skype is shutting down in May — these are the best alternatives
After 23 years of connecting people around the world, Skype, the popular video-calling service, is shutting down. Microsoft, the parent…
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Microsoft announces Skype will close in May
The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.
As Skype shuts down, its legacy is end-to-end encryption for the masses
iMessage, Signal, and WhatsApp have made E2EE the default for messaging, but Skype paved the way decades ago. © 2024…
Gear News of the Week: Skype Will Close for Good in May
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Microsoft is shutting down Skype after over two decades
Internet calling service that disrupted landline industry to close in May as tech giant says it will focus on Teams…
Skype is shutting down in May
Microsoft has announced it is discontinuing its telecommunications service Skype, after over twenty years.
Skype will take its final curtain (and video) call May 5
Microsoft is officially getting rid of Skype as of May 5 and encouraging its users to pick Teams once and…
Microsoft hangs up on Skype: service to shut down May 5, 2025
After kickstarting the market for making calls over the internet 23 years ago, Skype is closing down. Microsoft, which acquired…
Skype phases out credits and phone numbers
Microsoft has cut two of Skype’s central premium features: credit and custom phone numbers. Instead of credits, the company is…
Microsoft quietly axes Skype credit and phone number sales to push subscriptions
Bad news for anyone out there who still uses Skype: the Microsoft-owned phone and messaging platform has quietly stopped letting…
