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

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

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

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 ...