Phound Offers Lifeline for Skype Users as Microsoft Shuts Down Service
Long Beach, CA – May 7, 2025 – Microsoft officially shut down Skype’s services on May 5, closing the curtain on a 20-year legacy of internet calling innovation. For millions of users, especially those who relied on Skype phone numbers as primary lines, the shutdown leaves a critical question: What happens to my number?
While Microsoft encourages users to migrate to Teams, the transition doesn’t preserve the full utility of Skype, particularly the personal phone numbers many have built their identities around. That’s where Phound comes in—a new communications platform offering continuity, control, and a smarter way forward.
“Skype helped people connect. But today, people need more than connection — they need confidence,” said Dave Erickson, CEO and co-founder of Phound.
Phound: Trust-First Communication for the Post-Skype Era
Built from the ground up around privacy, identity verification, and user empowerment, Phound isn’t just a replacement for Skype—it’s a significant upgrade. The platform is designed to help users port their existing Skype numbers and step into a more secure, modern communications experience.
Key Phound features include:
Verified Identity – Every caller is authenticated, helping eliminate scams and impersonation.
Persona Management – Maintain separate work, personal, and public profiles, and control who can reach you—and when.
Spam Blocking – Robust filters stop robocalls and spam texts before they reach your phone.
Dynamic Contacts – Contact details stay current with automatic updates.
Number Portability – Users can bring their Skype number with them via Local Number Portability (LNP), preserving their existing Caller ID and contact history.
“Continuity is critical,” Erickson emphasized. “That’s why we support number portability—so Skype users can bring their number, reputation, and relationships with them.”
From Shutdown to Smarter Start
Phound’s onboarding process is streamlined to help users export their Skype contacts and begin using the new platform in minutes. The transition is designed to be frictionless, ensuring that users can retain their identity and contact network.
The end of Skype doesn’t have to mean the end of a trusted number or the relationships built through it. For users facing the shutdown, Phound provides peace of mind—and a more intelligent, secure communications experience.
About Phound
Phound is redefining trust in digital communication by combining identity verification, persona management, and a privacy-first approach in a unified platform. By giving individuals and businesses more control over how they connect, Phound is creating a new standard for secure, personalized communication. Learn more at www.phound.app.