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If you are staying with the same carrier, just upgrade your phone with them. If you are changing providers, the new carrier needs to fill out some forms with the old carrier. The magic phrase to use with the new carrier is "number portability"; in the USA, all phone carriers are required to transfer your number from one device or service to another. If you are dropping your wired service, you can even transfer your home phone number to your mobile. Or, if you want to go VOIP, the provider there can transfer the number for you.

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Well, honey, to switch your number to a different cell phone, you'll need to contact your current provider and request a number transfer. They'll give you a new SIM card for your new phone and help you through the process. Just make sure to back up all your contacts and important stuff before you make the switch, and you'll be good to go!

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4mo ago
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To switch your number to a different cell phone, you will need to contact your current mobile service provider to inform them of your intention to switch devices. They will guide you through the process, which typically involves deactivating the old phone and activating the new one with your existing number. You may need to provide the new phone's IMEI number and possibly visit a store for a SIM card swap. It's crucial to back up any important data before making the switch.

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2mo ago
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Most companies provide the service for free. They sometimes need an account number to transfer the phone number to their network. In other words, all you need to do is got to another provider and tell them you want your existing phone number transferred.

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18y ago
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To switch your number to a different cell phone, you have two options if it's the same carrier. 1.) Call the carrier and request they switch services to your new phone. Behind your battery pack on the cell phone will be numbers they will ask you to read off to them. Once that is done they will guide you through the reset process. New activation may take 24 hours. 2. Switch the SIM card if your phone has a SIM card and restart your phone. The SIM card is located behind the battery pack. It is a removable device the thickness of a playing card in a small rectangular shape.

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17y ago
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In order to keep the same phone number, it is important not to switch carriers. For more information, I recommend that you call your phone provider.

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14y ago
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You do it through your carrier.

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