So the rumors are true that Microsoft is buying Skype for an allegedly $8.5 billion big bucks. Skype will support Microsoft devices like Xbox and Kinect, Windows Phone and a wide array of Windows devices, and Microsoft will connect Skype users with Lync, Outlook, Xbox Live and other communities. Microsoft will continue to invest in and support Skype clients on non-Microsoft platforms. Microsoft will be creating a new business division called the Microsoft Skype Division, which will also be led by the current CEO of Skype. As per CNN, Microsoft has announced that Skype is shutting down. Microsoft bought Skype in May 2011 for USD 8.5 billion and was seen as their largest acquisition back then. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft buys Skype for $8.5 billion" and "Microsoft announces Skype is shutting down".
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Apr 14, 2026So the rumors are true that Microsoft is buying Skype for an allegedly $8.5 billion big bucks. Skype will support Microsoft devices like Xbox and Kinect, Windows Phone and a wide array of Windows devices, and Microsoft will connect Skype users with Lync, Outlook, Xbox Live and other communities.
Microsoft will continue to invest in and support Skype clients on non-Microsoft platforms. Microsoft will be creating a new business division called the Microsoft Skype Division, which will also be led by the current CEO of Skype. As per CNN, Microsoft has announced that Skype is shutting down.
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