Feb 28 (Reuters) - Skype will ring for the last time on May 5 as owner Microsoft retires the two-decade-old internet calling service that redefined how people connect across borders. Shutting down ... NBC Connecticut: Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run.

Understanding the Context

Here's how it lost out to video call rivals On Friday, Microsoft announced that the 21-year-old calling and messaging service will shut down May 5. The software company is encouraging Skype users to migrate to its free Teams app. Skype won ... Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run.

Key Insights

Here's how it lost out to video call rivals MSN: Microsoft killed Skype and trapped her money. She is fighting back. Every Tuesday morning since 2009, Karen Griffin has hopped on a Skype video call with a close friend in Italy. She’s also used Skype to make phone calls to her son who lived overseas and for ... Ars Technica: On May 5, Microsoft’s Skype will shut down for good After more than 21 years, Skype will soon be no more.

Final Thoughts

Last night, some users (including Ars readers) poked around in the latest Skype preview update and noticed as-yet-unsurfaced text that read ...