Microsoft advises users to port out their Skype Numbers as soon as possible—“To transfer your Skype Number, contact your new carrier” — yet offers no solution to help you keep your number once your subscription expires.

It’s alarming, especially when you want to keep your Skype phone number. May 5, 2025 Skype shutdown is fast approaching, what are you waiting for?

What Happens to Your Skype Number After May 5, 2025?

–  Auto-renewal ends April 3, 2025. Existing Skype Number subscriptions will automatically renew up to that date and then remain active only until the end of your current subscription period.

–  No clarity beyond expiration. Microsoft has not said how long inactive subscriptions will continue to work—or if they will work at all—after they lapse.

– Post-shutdown access is limited. After May 2025, you can only use the Skype Dial Pad via the Skype web portal or Microsoft Teams Free if you still have an active subscription—but you cannot renew or repurchase new Skype Number services. 

Why You Cannot Wait

Once your Skype subscription expires or is disconnected, your Skype Number will become inactive—and inactive numbers cannot be ported to any carrier. No provider can help you retrieve a disconnected number citeturn2search2. If you let your subscription lapse, your number could vanish permanently before the official shutdown.

Park Your Skype Number to Park My Phone

You don’t have to worry about losing your Skype Number forever. Park My Phone offers a simple solution to keep your number active, even if you no longer need it actively. Here’s how you can park your Skype Number to Park My Phone:

1. Visit Park My Phone: Go to ParkMyPhone.com.

2. Sign Up for an Account: Create an account.

3. Place an Order: Once you have your Skype account number and PIN, provide them in the order form. Select a plan that suits your needs.

4. Keep Your Number Active: Once ported, your Skype Number will be safely parked with Park My Phone and you won’t risk losing it once your subscription expires.

For detailed instructions on how to park your Skype Number with us, check out our how-to guide.

Why Park My Phone Is Your Best Backup

If you don’t need a full mobile plan but want to retain your Skype Number, Park My Phone offers flexible, affordable plans tailored to your needs:

– Multiple plan options to fit any budget—no hidden fees.

– Keep your number active with voicemail, call forwarding, and message alerts.
– No contracts— you stay in control.

– Fast porting support so your number moves seamlessly.

Visit ParkMyPhone.com to explore plans and safeguard your Skype Number today.

Final Reminder

With Skype retiring on May 5, 2025, and no promise of number retention after your subscription ends, you can’t afford to wait. Once your Skype Number becomes inactive, you cannot port it—and then it’s gone for good. Check your subscription now, choose Park My Phone, and start the porting process.

What are you waiting for?

Resources

• Microsoft Support, “Skype is retiring in May 2025: What you need to know”