Microsoft explains why it killed Windows phone activation

In December, Microsoft unexpectedly removed the last remaining method for activating Windows without an internet connection.
Windows Report

Here’s Why Microsoft Ditched Phone-Based Windows Activation for an Internet-First System

Microsoft explains why it removed phone-based Windows activation, shifting to an online portal for a more secure and reliable ...
HotHardware

Microsoft Ends This Decades-Old Offline Activation Method For Windows

Microsoft has officially retired the traditional phone-based activation system for Windows and Office that served as a reliable fallback for users for over two decades. Indeed, the "slui 4" command ...
eTeknix

Microsoft Removes the Only Official Way to Activate Windows 11 Without Internet Access

Microsoft has taken another step in its effort to keep users constantly connected, quietly eliminating one of the oldest and most useful activation methods — phone activation. Until now, this method ...