Microsoft Will Shut Down Skype This Year and Wants You to Use MS Teams Instead
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Summary
After May 2025, Microsoft is closing down Skype and is advising users to migrate to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams offers similar features to Skype, as well as a few extra such as calendar integration and collaboration features
The dial-out feature of Skype, which enables users to call landlines and mobile numbers, will however not be available on Microsoft Teams
Users can automatically migrate their Skype chats and contacts to Teams Free by logging in with their Skype account details
Alternatively, users can export their data from Skype, including files and chat history, keeping a copy of their personal communication even after the original app is shut down
