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2003 - 2025
Skype
“Skype made calling through a computer a recognizable everyday activity, later spanning many devices.”
- Birth year
- 2003
- Shutdown year
- 2025
- Lifespan
- 22 years
- Peak era
- Company
- Microsoft
- Category
- Messaging
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What Was It?
Skype made calling through a computer a recognizable everyday activity, later spanning many devices. Its contact list, ringing sounds, and video windows became associated with remote friendships and family conversations.
The consumer service's retirement is distinct from the timelines of enterprise products that also used the Skype name.
The Story
- 2003 The product era documented here begins in 2003. Skype made calling through a computer a recognizable everyday activity, later spanning many devices.
- 2025 The original Skype offering was retired or transitioned out of its standalone form in 2025.
How It Died
The original Skype offering was retired or transitioned out of its standalone form in 2025.
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