Skype users bade farewell to the online communication service Monday, reminiscing about late-night calls with friends, long-distance dates and free catch-ups with far-flung family — along with pixelated faces and “Can you hear me?

Microsoft's Skype has finally shut down, concluding its 22-year tenure as the once-dominant internet calling and messaging service.

After more than 20 years as one of the internet’s most recognizable communication tools, Skype has officially gone offline. The platform, once a staple for personal and professional voice and video calls,