Number porting is the process of transferring your existing phone number from one carrier to another when switching services. This allows you to keep your phone number when you switch to Vouch Mobile, so you don't have to update contacts or notify everyone of a new number.
How This Applies to Vouch Mobile
Vouch Mobile offers free number porting, making it easy to keep your existing phone number when you switch. During sign-up, simply provide your current phone number and account information. Most number ports complete within minutes to a few hours, and you'll maintain full service throughout the process. Your contacts won't even know you switched carriers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Number Porting
Number porting is the process of transferring your existing phone number from one carrier to another when switching services. It allows you to keep your current phone number so you don't have to update contacts or notify everyone of a new number.
For cell phone numbers, porting typically takes anywhere from 10 minutes to 24 hours. Most ports complete within a few hours. VoIP or landline numbers may take 7-10 business days. Vouch Mobile ports are usually very fast.
Number porting is free with Vouch Mobile. While some carriers may charge fees, porting itself is a federally protected right. Your old carrier cannot charge you a fee specifically for releasing your number.
There's typically minimal disruption during porting. You may experience a brief gap as service transfers from your old carrier to Vouch Mobile, but this usually lasts only minutes. Keep both phones available until porting completes.
No, carriers cannot refuse to port your number. Number portability is a consumer right regulated by the FCC. Even if you owe money or have an outstanding balance, your old carrier must release your number upon request.
You'll need your 10-digit phone number, account number with your current carrier, any PIN or passcode, and typically your billing address. Having a recent phone bill handy helps verify this information.