How to Keep Your Skype Number
Fortunately, its very easy to keep your Skype number and better still… we’ve got some free upgrades for Skype customers.
As Skype prepares to retire its services in May 2025, many users are concerned about retaining their existing Skype Numbers. At Tamar Telecom, we understand the importance of maintaining your established contact details. That's why we're offering a seamless process to port your Skype Number to our reliable network, ensuring uninterrupted communication for you and your business.
We understand this isn’t what you wanted. So, to take the sting out of moving we’re giving Skype customers some free upgrades. Let our team know you’re porting from Skype and we’ll add Tamar Voice AI free to your account for a month so you can instantly get a load of free features customised like Branded Voicemail, Welcome Announcements, Holiday Mode & more.
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Why Bring Your Skype Number to Tamar Telecommunications?
- Seamless Transition: Our dedicated team manages the entire porting process, minimizing any potential disruptions to your service.
- Free Porting Service: For a limited time, we're waiving all porting fees, allowing you to transfer your number at no cost.
- Feature-Rich Packages: Benefit from our extensive range of free features, including Branded Voicemail, Call Statistics, Hunt Groups & more, enhancing your communication tool kit.
Understanding the Porting Process
Porting your Skype Number to Tamar Telecommunications involves transferring your existing number from Skype to our network. This process is simple ensures you retain your current contact number with no down time, meaning you can carry on as normal!
5 Steps to Port Your Skype Number
Hint: We’ll do all the technical stuff for you.
Initiate the Porting Request
Fill out the porting form. Provide your Skype Number and relevant details.
Documentation Submission
Supply a copy of your latest Skype bill or account statement. This verifies your ownership of the number and is required to proceed.
Authorization
Complete and sign the Letter of Authorization (LOA) we provide. This document permits us to act on your behalf during the porting process.
Porting Process
Once we receive your documentation, we'll coordinate with Skype to transfer your number. This process typically takes 2-3 weeks for standard numbers. We’ll keep you in the loop during the process but rest assured, we’ll do everything for you.
Completion
Welcome to your not so new business number! Okay so the number is the same, your customers will be pleased and so will your wallet… but there’s a ton of extra features you can use to take your comms to the next level!
Frequently Asked Questions

Will I experience any downtime during the porting process?
No, your phone service will remain active throughout the porting process, ensuring continuous communication.

What happens to my existing Skype services after porting?
Porting your number will cancel any services associated with that number on Skype. We recommend reviewing your Skype account to understand any implications.

Are there any costs associated with porting my number?
Normally, there is a porting charge of £25+VAT for standard numbers. However, we’re aware you didn’t exactly ask for this task, so for a limited time we’re making Porting free for all Skype customers. We hope it makes it easier for you.
Get Started Today
Don't wait until Skype's retirement disrupts your comms and worse, loses your number. Transfer your Skype Number to Tamar Telecommunications today and continue enjoying seamless connectivity with enhanced features. Contact our team or fill in the Porting Form to get started.
Oh, one more thing… we’re rated A LOT higher than Skype by our customers, you can see for yourself here.
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