Skype Is Shutting Down on May 5: Here’s What Business Owners Need to Do Now

Skype Is Shutting Down on May 5: Here’s What Business Owners Need to Do NowImage Credit: smallbiztrends
  • Microsoft announced that Skype will shut down on May 5, 2025, ending access to messaging, calls, and voicemail.
  • Users can export or delete Skype data until January 2026, with an option to transfer call and chat history to Microsoft Teams Free before that date.
  • Business users are advised to export data, notify contacts, select a new communication platform, update workflows, and cancel Skype subscriptions to avoid disruptions.
  • The article highlights alternatives like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Slack, and WhatsApp Business for businesses to transition smoothly.

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