Cell Phone Service - Keeping the same number

[#41]

I just ordered service from verizon through wirefly.com and they offered number porting. I was wondering if it's as easy as it sounds. I probably should've asked before switching services, but I was tired of getting bunk service through SprintP-O-S.

[manateefan]

I just ordered service from verizon through wirefly.com and they offered number porting.  I was wondering if it's as easy as it sounds. I probably should've asked before switching services, but I was tired of getting bunk service through SprintP-O-S.

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I switched from Alltel to Verizon. No problem at all with keeping the same number. It is as easy as it sounds.

[Kevbeau]

There may be some lag time for your new service to recieve calls at your transferred number. Most providers recommend you hang on to your old phone/service until the new one can recieve calls at the transferred number. besides that, it's easy.

[Corp000085]

I went from sprint to verizon and ported my number. It's free of charge (by law, i believe) and simple. I just had to provide my sprint account #, telephone number, billing name and address. It's way easier to port than to remember and give out a new telephone number. You're an idiot if you don't port.

 

Edit: i have a motorola v710... awesome phone.

[#41]

Good. Did the number porting thing when they offered it, so I should be all set then.

Went with the LG VX8000. Looks to be an ok phone. Never understood why the cool phones are always with the worst companies (Cingular, T-Mobile)

[BILLS4LIFE]

I had no problems when I switched last year.