What porting means
Porting transfers your existing phone numbers from your current carrier to a new provider. Your customers keep dialing the same number.
Prepare these details
To avoid delays, have the following ready:
- A recent bill from your current carrier.
- The account number and service address on file.
- A list of every number you want to move.
- Authority to make changes on the account.
Avoiding downtime
Porting is scheduled in advance and usually completed without interrupting service. Testing the new system before the port date keeps the cutover smooth.