Since Microsoft, on its official website, has written an article, “The Next Chapter: Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams.” After this, many articles had come up with regard to dates for the end of Skype. Therefore, now is the right time to secure your existing phone number. There is no time to waste now. Port to VoIP Office Pro.
In the year 2025, VoIP Office is ready to help all Skype users unlock various business features, from Auto Attendant, CRM integration, to various other portability options.
Do not be disappointed with call drops and the limited benefits of Skype. Many businesses are already switching from Skype and looking for a service provider that provides upgraded features with clearer calls and dependable service. Porting the phone number never has to be difficult.
Avoid confusion and enjoy cost savings, which will boost the productivity of your business with our complete global VoIP solution. Do not let the Skype deadline catch you off guard. Secure your number today.
How to Port Your Number?
There is nothing to worry about if you are planning to switch from Skype. It is not a difficult process, as VoIP Office guides you through the process efficiently and provides a communication application named VoIP Office Pro.
If you are switching from Skype but don’t know where to start, there is no need to worry. We will take care of it. However, there are a few things you should know, namely how to prepare to transfer your Skype number and what to expect from the process.
Steps for Porting
Shifting to a new VoIP service provider may look discouraging at first. But a little preparation for the same, helps a lot. Before taking action to start the porting process of the existing Skype phone number, following a few simple steps helps ensure a smooth and straightforward experience. A few steps to follow are,
Porting Eligibility
Confirmation for porting eligibility usually requires Skype to respect the port-out request. But it is essential to clear all unpaid balances before planning for porting. Therefore, it is important to contact customer support and verify the Skype account status.
Identify Key Requirements
Even though it is easy to transfer a Skype number to another service provider, it would be better if, beforehand, the customer assesses the requirement with regard to the number of telephone lines needed. Along with that, the cost factor with regard to phone lines also has to be considered. Also, the user should check for any extra special features that they need, along with expected volumes of calls made on a monthly basis.
Choose the Right Provider
By clearly understanding the needs, the user should process their service provider search by taking into consideration the benefits that look attractive and provide added value.
The main features taken into consideration are the all-inclusive pricing structures, the quality of customer support, and various possibilities to integrate with the existing systems, along with dependability and operating time of their existing network.
Why Choose VoIP Office Pro as a Skype Alternative?
Apart from providing clear quality calls with advanced features, VoIP Office helps businesses to have a global reach they could have with increased productivity, and dependable support. A few reasons include,
Call Quality
Apart from causing frequent disruptions, which display poor voice quality, it could end up being quite costly. Users will never be interested in calling back if they run into a lag or delay during calls.
However, the VoIP Office Pro provided by VoIP Office works well with all the carriers around the world. It makes sure that the customer always hears a crystal clear voice during calls, which is loud and clear, wherever their location is.
Global Presence at Fingertips
Taking advantage of our communication app helps businesses to access more than 160+ new markets. VoIP calling app provides help in covering the entire country. The users can select from the local, international, and mobile numbers that exist in the market today, which helps them get connected to people across 160+ countries around the world.
Productivity Features
Whether it is an increase in the calling operations that provides good incoming customer experiences, or automating the workflows as a whole, VoIP Office Pro has got you covered. The users could select from the advanced features with various integrations to their favorite tools.
Track Performance Growth
Track the growth performance via calling metrics, OKRS (Objectives and Key Results) & KPIS (Key Performance Indicators) for individual teams, employees, departments, or even the call center as a whole.
Grasping AI-powered sentiment analysis (By making use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to examine text data and decide the emotional tone or point of view communicated within it, such as positive, negative, or neutral) and also real-time reporting for benchmarking operations that helps to drive uninterrupted growth.
Stronger Security
Protect the businesses and the customers’ sensitive information with a complete end-to-end encryption offered by VoIP Office Pro. It helps to easily comply with the industry regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR, and more.
Customer Service
Our software will never leave you or the communication devices when any form of emergency strikes. All issues will be cleared easily and quickly by just getting in touch with our support team of technical experts at any point of the day or hour of the week. Our support team has an average pick-up rate of less than 40 seconds.
Porting Number to VoIP Office Pro
In general, around two to four weeks will be needed for the whole process of number porting to finish. A few companies may take a little longer. It all depends upon how the old phone company and the new VoIP provider work together.
VoIP Office has been in the telecommunication business for the last 20 years and is well-versed in delivering a smooth number porting process for all its users.
Requirements for Porting Number to VoIP Office
Planning to upgrade communication with VoIP Office is now easy and is a common and manageable process. For Port to VoIP Office Pro, following requirements are required for porting,
List All VoIP Numbers
These numbers should include all the extensions that are in use, such as call queues and vanity numbers; apart from that, it should also include hunt groups.
Hunt groups are a feature in phone systems that includes VoIP and help distribute incoming calls to a specific group of phone lines or even extensions within the whole business setup.
Letter of Authorization
For taking action the process of porting, the user provides Letter of Authorization to the new VoIP service provider. The new service provider can start the porting process on behalf of the user.
Account Number
The present account number should be provided to the new VoIP service provider. This number is usually a 10-digit number that comes with the monthly bill statement from the Skype provider.
Current Phone Bill Copy
The user has to present a copy of the new phone bill so that the new VoIP provider can confirm the details of the account information. This is extra proof of getting ownership of the phone number.
Common Concerns for Porting
Almost 5 days to 14 working business days could be taken for porting due to possible delays. Other concerns include,
- Information like name, address, and account details might mismatch, therefore it is essential to confirm the same with the old service provider.
- Contacting the current service provider helps, especially in those situations wherein incorrect PINs or passwords are given.
- A correct Letter of Authorization, along with a billing receipt, has to be provided. Otherwise, it will cause delay.
- The name of the account holder given should match with all the names given in submitted documents.
- To avoid all forms of texting issues, a complete registration process for VoIP services has to be completed.
- Monitor the porting status carefully, as some delays from the old provider could exist. The only way to solve it is by adequate follow-up.
- Make sure that the account is active, as the disconnected numbers cannot be ported.
- All information given to the service providers should be accurate to make sure that a smooth process exists while porting.
With our VoIP service, Skype users can port to VoIP Office Pro and can easily say goodbye to headaches. Our dedicated support team will guide you through every step of porting. Our team makes sure of collecting correct information and takes proactive measures to reduce the risk of any types of mismatches, whether it is with PIN issues or any other document errors.
Conclusion
Suppose the current service provider is not able to meet your expectations. Then, the existing Skype users can easily port their number to VoIP Office Pro, which paves the way for a superior communication experience.
VoIP Solution from VoIP Office helps in providing a communication service that has an overall global reach, with crystal clear call quality, and advanced features without disrupting the vital contact information.
Explore more prospects with VoIP Office Pro by requesting a free demo at the company website www.voipoffice.com. Do contact us to learn more about the porting process and complete communication plans. Change your connections to drive the business forward.