LONDON — Skype is dead. What now? Microsoft's shutdown of Skype on May 5 sent millions of users scrambling to find an alternative to the pioneering internet phone service. Skype, which Microsoft ...

Microsoft shut down Skype on May 5, with some features shifting to Microsoft Teams. Users can port their numbers to alternatives like Google Voice, Zoom, or VoIP services. Some platforms offer free ...

Skype, the video-calling service that was once so popular it became a verb, has officially shut down. Purchased by Microsoft in 2011, Skype was a pioneer in making telephone calls using the internet ...

Skype users bade farewell to the online communication service Monday, reminiscing about late-night calls with friends, long-distance dates and free catch-ups with far-flung family — along with ...

When I first heard Skype was shutting down, I had one reaction: “Wait…people are still using it?” But jokes apart, hearing that the platform I once used for prank calls and late-night chats is ...

Skype saw the future of video and messaging before almost everyone. It also probably never had a chance. Skype saw the future of video and messaging before almost everyone. It also probably never ...

Skype, once a trailblazer for internet-enabled video calling, might finally ride into the sunset after years of a shoddy competitive streak. The latest preview build of Skype ships with a few lines of ...

Microsoft today announced that it will officially retire Skype on May 5, 2025, concluding its 14-year tenure as the owner of the once-dominant internet calling and messaging service (via Bloomberg).

Over the years, and as internet speeds improved, Skype evolved to include video calls, instant messaging, file sharing, and group communication features - Copyright ...

A Web-based version of Skype could be useful for many reasons, but it's proving glitchy even with Microsoft's own products. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...