Phound Invites Skype Users to Migrate to Its Service
On May 5, Microsoft announced end-of-life for its consumer Skype services, leaving millions of users to evaluate their next step. Phound – an intelligent communication hub that prioritizes trust, privacy and control – is now extending an invitation to Skype users that seek a more innovative, safe alternative.
“Skype helped people connect. But today, people need more than connection—they need confidence,” said Dave Erickson, CEO and “co-Phounder” of Phound. “Phound brings that confidence back, with verified identities, dynamic personas and spam-proof communication.”
Key selling points include:
Verified Identity: Every interaction begins with identity authentication, reducing scams and impersonation.
Persona Management: Users control who can reach them—and when—by setting professional, personal or public modes of communication.
Spam Blocking: It offers advanced, real-time filters to eliminate robocalls, phishing texts and unwanted messages.
Dynamic Contact Management: This includes a living, self-managed contact network that ensures accuracy and relevance.
Number Portability via LNP: Existing Skype-in numbers can be ported directly to Phound, allowing users to maintain continuity with their trusted contacts. Inbound calls still come in, and outbound CallerID remains consistent, preserving a long-established Skype-based communication identity.
“Continuity is critical,” said Erickson. “That’s why we support local number portability—so Skype users can bring their number, reputation and relationships with them.”
With Skype contacts exportable and Phound offering an intuitive onboarding experience, migration is streamlined, with users able to reclaim control over their communications in minutes, whether on macOS, iOS, Android or Windows.
“Phound isn’t just a replacement—it’s a reimagining of how communication should work,” said Eugene Tcipnjatov, Phound’s CTO and “co-Phounder.” “In a world where trust is eroding, Phound makes every call and message matter again.”
To experience trusted communication, visit www.phound.app.
