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BlogSonetel explains
Henrik Thome
CEO & Founder
5 February 2025

Skype Number Alternative

Looking for a Skype alternative now that Microsoft no longer offers Skype numbers? Get a phone number in any city of choice from $1.79 per month and unlock features Skype never had.

Sonetel provides virtual numbers in 80 countries and already serves paying customers in over 170 countries. It’s the straightforward, budget-friendly alternative.

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How Sonetel Compares to Skype

If you’re a long-time Skype user, you know that Skype recently stopped selling new phone numbers and credits. Before that change, a US Skype number typically cost $50/year. In contrast, you can get a US virtual number from Sonetel starting at just $1.79/month—a significant saving over what Skype was charging.

On top of that, Sonetel offers:

  • Flexible monthly plans
    For more features select the Premium or Business plan. Prices start from $9.95 per month and provide  free calls to 40+ countries, free phone numbers, AI services, voice response and more.
  • AI-driven features
    Automatic call summaries, transcriptions, voicemail transcripts, meeting summaries and call analysis.
  • Intuitive call forwarding
    At local rates—no more juggling complicated credit or add-ons.
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Easy Setup that Lets You Focus on What Matters

  1. Choose number
    Choose your virtual number in a country of your choice, such as the US. You can also port your existing number to Sonetel.
  2. Sign up
    Most types of numbers offer a free trial.
  3. Forward incoming calls
    Forward incoming calls to any phone number at the cost of a local call (free if included in the selected plan).
  4. Make calls
    Make calls worldwide at the cost of local calls, from your mobile or computer, with the Sonetel app.
  5. Activate AI Features
    Get a written summary after each call you make or receive. Get draft follow up emails that you can send to the person you spoke with. Get meetings summarized. Get a score for every customer call you handle, and get suggestions on how to improve.

Why Switch Now

As Microsoft phases out Skype’s pay-as-you-go model, Sonetel stands out as a reliable, affordable Skype alternative.

You’ll get a professional phone number at a lower monthly cost than Skype’s old pricing, plus advanced features that help you run your business more efficiently.

Switch to Sonetel today and experience a seamless way to manage your business calls worldwide, all while saving money and sounding more professional than ever. If you have an existing Skype number, you can port it to Sonetel here.

MOVE YOUR NUMBER TO SONETEL

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