SKYPE - How to keep your landline number?

To keep your Skype landline number after Skype’s retirement in May 2025, you need to port (transfer) your number to a new VoIP provider before the shutdown date. Skype numbers will no longer work once the service ends, so acting early is essential to avoid losing your number and any associated calls.

Here’s how to keep your Skype landline number:

Choose a VoIP provider that supports number porting, such as Virtual Landline, The VoIP Shop, or Phonely. These providers specialize in helping Skype users transfer their numbers seamlessly.

Initiate the porting process by contacting your chosen provider. You’ll need to provide your Skype account details and prove ownership of your number.

Complete any required paperwork, such as a Letter of Authoriaation (LOA), to authorise the transfer.

Set up call forwarding if needed during the transition to avoid missing calls.

Note that Skype does not allow linking your existing landline number as a caller ID for outgoing Skype calls; only mobile or Skype numbers can be used for caller ID. Also, Skype Numbers are a separate service that lets you have a local number forwarded to your Skype account, but with Skype’s closure, porting your existing number to a reliable VoIP provider is the best way to retain it.

Start the porting process now to ensure uninterrupted use of your landline number beyond May 2025.