Skype for Business (3PIP) phones won't kick the bucket in 2023, after all

Left: AudioCodes C435HD (Microsoft Teams phone), Right: Yealink MP50 (USB phone).

They'll live on for a little bit longer.

What you need to know


Microsoft is extending support for Skype for Business third-party IP phones beyond 2023.
They'll continue to work as companies switch to Microsoft Teams devices.
Core calling features on SIP phones will be supported on Teams as well.


If your company already uses Skype for Business third-party IP phones (3PIP), you'll have a bit longer to use them before they're phased out. Originally, Microsoft announced plans to end 3PIP phones support with Teams in 2023. In a new blog post, the company says it will now support 3PIP phones "beyond 2023."

"We also realize that being able to use existing hardware can provide important cost savings when moving to a new phone system." Microsoft said in a blog post. "Today, we are announcing extended support for Skype for Business (3PIP) phones beyond 2023, so you can continue to use your existing Skype fo...