Skype is about to die, users are advised to switch to Teams

As reported by XDA Developers, a hidden message in this update says: 'Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Please continue calling and chatting in Teams'. The message also highlights that many of 'your friends have moved to Teams for free', which is based on the user's Skype contact list.

Skype is really dead despite Microsoft's best efforts.

Microsoft has not made any official announcement to Skype users yet, but this may happen in the near future. Launched in 2003 and acquired by Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion, Skype has not been as successful as expected. Despite being integrated into Windows 10, Windows Phone, and Xbox, Skype has not made a significant impact.

Microsoft has tried to improve Skype over the years with numerous updates, but the app has failed to compete with Zoom during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite introducing new features like Skype Clips, which allows users to send video messages without making a phone call, Skype has failed to become a popular video calling and messaging app.

Microsoft suggests users use Teams with many more advantages.

Recognizing Skype's decline, Microsoft discontinued its Skype Credits feature that allowed international calling and replaced it with a subscription service for free calls. Meanwhile, to compete with Zoom, Microsoft developed Teams based on Skype, although the experience between the two apps is still different.

Now, with the news of its demise, it looks like Skype is getting ready to say goodbye. While there has been no official confirmation from Microsoft, it is clear that Skype's time has come to an end.

Micah Soto

Update 03 March 2025