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- title: On May 5, Microsoft's Skype will shut down for good
- link: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/on-may-5-microsofts-skype-will-shut-down-for-good/
- when: 2025-02-28T14:00:56+00:00 (2025/02/28)
- topics: Microsoft Skype Microsoft Teams 2025/05/05 SaaS shutdown
- summary: «After more than 21 years, Skype will soon be no more. Last night, some users (including Ars readers) poked around in the latest Skype preview update and noticed as-yet-unsurfaced text that read "Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams." [/] This morning, Microsoft has confirmed to Ars that it's true. May 5, 2025 will mark the end of Skype's long run.»
- source: Ars Technica
- author: Samuel Axon