When the world connected on Skype

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On the eve of its demise, Rest of World readers remember how Skype changed their world.

For those of a certain generation, Skype changed everything.  Before it launched in...

Skype, the online video-calling service, is shutting down in May after more than two decades of service.

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Author / Journalist: Isra Fejzullaj, Rina Chandran and Michael Zelenko

Category: Technology

Markets: United StatesAustraliaChinaEstoniaIndiaItalyJapanKazakhstanNepalPhilippinesQatarThailandTurkeyVenezuelaVietnam

Topics: World Made First Call Connected Other Family Time Skype Friends Feel

Source Website Secure: Yes (HTTPS)

News Sentiment: Neutral

Fact Checked: Legitimate

Article Type: News Report

Published On: 2025-04-22 @ 10:00:00 (1 days ago)

News Timezone: GMT +8:00

News Source URL: restofworld.org

Language: English

Article Length: 31 words

Reading Time: 1 minutes read

Sentences: 151 lines

Sentence Length: 1 words per sentence (average)

Platforms: Desktop Web, Mobile Web, iOS App, Android App

Copyright Owner: © Rest of World

News ID: 28175075

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