Skype Shuts Down: What It Means for Paid Users and Credits

May 03, 2025 Komal Das

Skype is shutting down on May 5, 2025, after over 20 years of service due to rising competition from apps like Zoom and WhatsApp

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Microsoft is replacing Skype with Microsoft Teams Free, offering better tools for chatting, calling, and file sharing

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You can sign in to Teams Free using your Skype credentials, with chat history and contacts transferred automatically

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Backup your Skype data before the shutdown if you don't want to use Teams Free

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Paid Skype users can use their subscriptions and credits until they expire. Skype Numbers work until current payments end

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Alternatives include Zoom, WhatsApp, Discord, and VoIP services like Sonetel for international calls

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With two days left, pick an alternative or switch to Teams Free to avoid losing access to Skype's services

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