How to Transfer a Cell Number to a New Plan
- 1). Keep your current cell phone provider until you have decided on a new provider and purchased a new phone. If you cancel your service before hand, you can lose your cell phone number. Make sure you have paid your bill in full before transferring and be aware of any cancellation fees, if your contract is not up.
- 2). Call your new provider to activate new service. Let the representative know that you would like to keep your previous phone number. The representative can authorize a number transfer once they have your current cell phone number and requested account information.
- 3). Wait for the authorization to be complete. It can take 24 to 48 hours. Your new provider will contact you when it is complete and assist you with setting up your new phone service.
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