: Launched in 2003, Skype used P2P architecture to bypass central servers, offering high-quality free calls that challenged global telecom giants.
: After a confusing acquisition by eBay in 2005, it was eventually sold to Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion . : Launched in 2003, Skype used P2P architecture
: Skype struggled to adapt its battery-heavy P2P technology to the smartphone era, allowing mobile-first competitors like FaceTime and WhatsApp to gain ground. : Launched in 2003
: Users were given until January 2026 to export or delete their data through the Skype Export Portal . : Launched in 2003, Skype used P2P architecture
: Most chat histories were automatically migrated for users who logged into Microsoft Teams Free before the final January 2026 cutoff. The Story of Skype's Decline