How to Change a Cell Number Due to Harassing Calls

Harassment can be a headache. Change your mobile number to avoid unwanted calls and messages.

If you are being harassed by unwelcome calls to your cell phone, it may be time to change your cell phone number. With a little preparation, changing your cell phone number can be painless, and you can avoid any future harassment by carefully guarding your cell phone number.

Things You'll Need

• Cell phone
• Second active phone line

Instructions

1. Back up any personal information you do not want to lose from your cell phone, including contacts, voicemails, pictures and any important text messages.

2. Contact your cellular provider from a different phone number. Make sure your cell phone is on hand.

3. Request a cell phone number change. Mention that you are changing the number due to harassment.

4. Ask the representative to explain any billing, contract and account changes that will occur due to your change of cell phone number.

5. Follow any activation instructions from your cellular provider to ensure your phone still functions after the cell phone number change.

6. Restore any information that was lost in the cell phone number change. You may need to choose a new password and recording for your voicemail.

Tips & Warnings

• Some providers can change your cell phone number online if you do not have another phone available.

• Some companies charge to change your mobile telephone number. Contact your cellular provider's customer service department with any questions, or check its wireless phone support sites.

References

• Verizon Wireless Support: How Do I Change My Wireless Phone Number?
• AT&T Answer Center: How Do I Change My Wireless Phone Number?