Microsoft, last week, officially announced that Skype would be started from May 5, 2025. The decision comes as part of the strategy of Microsoft, which comes to streamlinom its consumer communication services and shift to focus on Microsoft teams- one direction Microsoft has ever mounted since launching Microsoft teams. As is in the process of closing the platform, here is a perfection on why it is being closed, what happens with the existing Skype users, how to migrate in Microsoft teams, what about Skype payment services, and more.

-What Skype is off?

Microsoft Microsoft is retiring Skype to prefer teams, which the company describes as a modern communication and cooperation hub. According to an official blog post, the infection will allow Microsoft to be better customized for customer needs with integrated platform. Says Microsoft, “To streamline our free consumer communication offerings so that we can more easily adapt to the needs of the customers, we will retire in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft Teams (Free), our modern communication and cooperation hub.” The company is gradually encouraging users to adopt teams since its launch, and the purpose of this decision is to strengthen their communication services under a platform.

-Buran timeline

The infection in Microsoft teams from Skype will be gradually gradually in the next three months, giving users enough time to accommodate. Skype will continue to function till May 5, 2025, after which the service will be officially discontinued. Microsoft says it will provide all resources and assistance to help users to migrate smoothly.

Microsoft teams to migrate

Microsoft has announced that Skype users will be able to easily switch to Microsoft teams by logging in with their existing Skype credentials. Once they sign in, all chats, contacts and conversations will automatically move to teams, allowing them to continue their interactions where they leave them.
Microsoft assured that both platforms have a lot of similar features, including one-per-one and group calls, messaging and file sharing, as well as with some additional tools on teams such as calendar management and community facilities.

What happens to Skype payment services?

Since the announcement of Skype’s shutdown, Microsoft has discontinued the payment Skype services for new users, including Skype credit and calling membership. However, the current Skype customers will be able to continue using their credit and membership by the end of their next renewal period. The remaining Skype Credit will still be accessible even after shutdown. Payed users can also reach Skype dial pads through Skype web portal or within teams.

-What do a Skype users have?

Users during the transition period have two options: they can either use their current Skype credentials in Microsoft Teams or export their Skype data including chat, contact and call history. Those who want to use both platforms can temporarily download teams and log in with their Skype credentials to chat and contacts on both services by May 5, 2025.