How to Port a Home Number to a Cell Phone

Ever wonder if you could get a cell phone number with an exchange people already recognize? Bet you did not know you could transfer or "port" your home phone number right to your current cell phone. This is exceptional in boosting business if you use a cell phone and want a "locally recognized" number.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cell phone
• phone number
• Local home phone line

1. Call your local phone company to see if you can close your phone account and receive a new number (if desired). If you do not want a new number, simply close your home telephone account.
   
   Do not forget about items such as Internet, Cell phone and satellite dish services you may have bundled with the account.
   You could lose your discount, email tied to your Internet service, or even repair services if you end phone service.

2. Call your cell phone provider and tell them you have a number you would like to port to your current handset. It should take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days. This depends on your cell phone provider.

3. Your cell phone number will cease to exist, so be sure to inform your contacts ahead of time. The good news is you can take your time handing out your new home number, because your old home number calls will go right to your cell phone.

4. Once you have completed the transfer process, inquire if there are any fees for setting up a new phone number and Internet account (if needed). Give your new phone number out to those who call you the most. Make sure your children and neighbors know this number, in case of emergency.

Tips & Warnings

• Set up a new Internet account if yours was tied to your old phone number, otherwise it may expire and you will be without access.
• Do not try this if you are using a disposable or rechargeable type "go" phone. Only use for permanent cell phone carriers where you receive a monthly bill and/or have a contract.
• Do not port a number without checking first with the local phone company if this is even possible.

Resources

• Verizon Cell Phone
• Bellsouth website
• Sprint

[lydiablogg]

on 9/11/2009 Caution...be certain to arrange with your cell phone company for the number to be ported BEFORE disconnecting with the home phone company or you can lose the number.

[MidniteWriter]

on 3/8/2009 Comments welcome!We reserve right to remove comments we do not find beneficial.Please email me first if you'd like a link to one of your articles, and I will put your article in my resources section. Thank you!

[MidniteWriter]

on 3/5/2009 Hey social network, why are you writing your own article on mine?

[amylaine]

on 7/8/2008 Thanks for the info