{"id":8185,"date":"2025-04-18T16:41:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T23:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/?p=8185"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:55:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T10:55:29","slug":"keep-your-skype-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/keep-your-skype-number\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Skype Number by Transferring it to NumberBarn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The word is out, Skype is migrating to Microsoft Teams <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2025\/02\/28\/the-next-chapter-moving-from-skype-to-microsoft-teams\/#:~:text=Skype%20will%20remain%20available%20until%20May%205%2C%202025%2C%20giving%20users%20time%20to%20explore%20Teams%20and%20decide%20on%20the%20option%20that%20works%20best%20for%20them.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">May 5, 2025<\/a>. If you\u2019ve been holding onto that special Skype number for ages, and want to keep it without moving it over to Teams, you\u2019re in the right place! In most cases, you CAN port (transfer) your Skype number over to NumberBarn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is that with NumberBarn parking and forwarding you get phone number flexibility to enhance the way you use that valuable Skype number.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Store your Skype Number with Number Parking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure what exactly you want to do with your Skype number yet, but just know you want to keep it? Consider porting it to NumberBarn and parking it for however long you need, for just $2 a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/number-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NumberBarn parking<\/a>, you still get access to features like Call Logs and can even put an Outbound Voice Greeting on your number for callers to know you\u2019ve parked your number and any alternate way you\u2019d like them to reach you (or anything you want them to know for that matter).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call Forwarding for the Win<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With NumberBarn\u2019s call forwarding plans, you can forward that Skype number directly to your cell phone like any other incoming call and your caller won\u2019t see that it\u2019s been forwarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows you to keep Skype calls and personal calls separate, but still answer from your mobile when on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can also use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/mobile-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NumberBarn mobile app<\/a> or make calls directly from your desktop browser. Take advantage of included features like auto attendant menus (Press 1 to\u2026) to really maximize your Skype number options for callers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phone Number Flexibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And guess what? There\u2019s no contracts, commitments or cancellation fees with NumberBarn, so you\u2019re welcome to keep your Skype phone number with NumberBarn for as long or short as you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to port it from NumberBarn somewhere else? We won\u2019t stop you. In fact, we\u2019ll even help. Nobody loves complicated phone carrier situations so we\u2019re always happy to help get you in the right place with your phone numbers and phone number management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Port In Your Skype Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike \u201cregular\u201d ports into NumberBarn, porting in a Skype number involves just a couple key (and easy) differences. Here\u2019s <strong><em>exactly <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.numberbarn.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/30804953825943-How-to-Port-In-from-Skype\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>how to port your number<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to NumberBarn! (Don\u2019t be intimidated by phrases like \u201crate centers.\u201d They\u2019re not as crucial in the case of Skype numbers, so it&#8217;s better to start your port request as soon as possible to accommodate the May 5th deadline.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of people have already entrusted us with their Skype numbers, so we know the low-down. Begin your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/lnp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">port-in today<\/a> &amp; don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support team<\/a> with any questions you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Also, shoutout to certain customers who made sure we knew that we needed to let you know about this. We really value our customer feedback so special thanks to the folks who wanted <em>you <\/em>to know that NumberBarn can help!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The word is out, Skype is migrating to Microsoft Teams May 5, 2025. If you\u2019ve been holding onto that special Skype number for ages, and want to keep it without moving it over to Teams, you\u2019re in the right place! In most cases, you CAN port (transfer) your Skype number over to NumberBarn! 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