Remember when “Call me on Skype” was part of everyday life? From revolutionizing video calls to becoming a relic of the past, Skype’s journey is a lesson in innovation, corporate mishandling, and missed opportunities. In this 17-minute deep dive, we unravel the rise and fall of Skype, from its groundbreaking peer-to-peer technology to its final days under Microsoft’s shadow.
In this business documentary, you'll learn:
✔️ How Skype disrupted the telecom industry
✔️ Why eBay’s $2.5 billion acquisition failed
✔️ Microsoft’s $8.5 billion gamble and what went wrong
✔️ How competitors like Zoom and Teams stole the spotlight
✔️ Why Skype is officially shutting down in 2025
Skype wasn’t just an app—it was a cultural icon that connected long-distance lovers, families, and businesses around the globe. So what killed it? Was it innovation overload, poor management, or just the inevitable march of technology?
🎥 Watch this full documentary to uncover how one of the world’s most beloved communication tools slowly faded into obscurity.
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - The Nostalgia of Skype
1:00 - The Birth of Skype: Disrupting the Market
3:00 - The eBay Acquisition Disaster
5:30 - Microsoft's Big Bet
8:00 - The Rise of Competitors
11:00 - Covid-19: The Missed Opportunity
13:00 - The Official Shutdown Announcement
15:00 - The Legacy of Skype
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