In a statement to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that it retired the traditional Windows "telephone-based" activation ...

By all accounts, Microsoft isn't letting you activate Windows from your phone anymore, so make sure you have an internet connection.

Microsoft has officially retired the traditional phone-based activation system for Windows (and MS Office) that served as a ...

According to an automated message, phone activation of Windows is "currently" unavailable. Microsoft now confirms: It's history.

Microsoft has ended its phone-based activation for Windows and Office, pushing users to an online-only system requiring a Microsoft account. This change, discovered by a tech enthusiast, impacts older ...

Phone activation for Windows has been discontinued. You'll have to use an online portal to activate Windows. The portal requires a Microsoft or business account. Microsoft has typically offered a few ...