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

According to Neowin, Microsoft has killed the final method for activating Windows without an internet connection—that is, activation by telephone. It appears to have been discontinued a few days ago.

Failure to activate Windows will result in watermarks and feature restrictions, which could be bad news for customers who don't have reliable access to the internet. TechRadar Pro has asked Microsoft ...