From www.bleepingcomputer.com: Microsoft has announced that Skype will be shut down on May 5, 2025, after 14 years of service, urging users to transition to Microsoft Teams, where their chat history and contacts will be migrated.

Users can export their data if they choose not to migrate to Teams.

The shutdown includes the cessation of paid Skype features, with Teams offering similar and enhanced functionalities for users.