Re: Fw: An update to Skype chat and call history in Microsoft Teams Free

[Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

This shouldn't be a problem, right?  You don't need your previous
chats, right?  (From what I understand below, however, it does not look
like your chat data will be deleted.)

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:14:00 +0000 (UTC)
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 > Dear Skype user,
 > 
 > Starting April 1, 2026, we will be implementing changes to Skype
 > chat and call history accessible within Microsoft Teams Free based
 > on user activity. Here’s what this means for you.
 > 
 > What’s changing 
 > 
 > If you were an active Skype user between December 2024 and February
 > 2025 that then moved to, and used, Teams Free prior to December 1,
 > 2025, your Skype chat and call history will remain accessible
 > through Teams Free.
 > 
 > If your account does not meet this criteria, starting April 1, 2026
 > we will begin the process of deleting any historical Skype data
 > from your Teams Free account. This change only affects chat and
 > call history originally generated on Skype. Any new conversations
 > started in Teams will continue to be available.
 > 
 > If you want to keep a copy of your Skype history 
 > 
 > You can export Skype data, including media, chat, and call history,
 > using the Skype export portal accessible here.
 > 
 > Visit support articles (FAQ) for additional details about this
 > upcoming change.
 > 
 > The Skype Team
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