discuss Microsoft Strikes Again: Killing off Skype

[Harsh World]

Looks like Microsoft is striking again by killing off the Skype product in favor of Teams.

I just got this email today.

In order to streamline our consumer communications offerings, we will be retiring Skype in May 2025. As part of this change, we want to keep you informed about important updates to your Skype paid services and how these changes may affect you.

I've been using a Skype number for probably close to a decade, if not more now.

Skype Number: Your Skype Number subscription will continue to automatically renew until April 3, 2025 and will remain active until the end of your next renewal period. To port your Skype Number, please contact your new provider directly. Learn more

Thanks for such short notice.

I have about 60 days to port my number over to a VoIP provider and don't even know where to begin, or who could even compete for under $5 a month.

Why does Microsoft always have to be like this?