How to Port a US Telephone Number to Your Account

Steps to Port Your US Telephone Number to Your Account

Prepare Required Information 

• You will need the information below:

  • Location ID: The specific identifier for your location.

  • To access your Location ID navigate to Settings (bottom left of screen) > Business Profile.

• Customer Name: Must match the name on the telephone bill.

• First Name:

• Last Name:

• Business Name (if applicable)

• Service Address: Must be a physical location, not a PO Box.

  • Address:

  • City:

  • State/Province:

  • Zip/Postal Code:

List Telephone Numbers to Port: 

• Include all the numbers you want to transfer.

  • Number Type: Specify whether it's a wireless or landline/toll-free number.

  • Phone Number(s):

  • Wireless Account Number (for wireless numbers):

  • Pin/Last 4 of SSN (for wireless numbers):

  • Service Provider:

Prepare a Letter of Authorization

• Ensure it is in PDF format and does not exceed 4MB. Here’s a template you can use. Complete the provided porting form with the prepared information.

Copy of Recent Phone Billing Statement: 

• Must be a scanned or electronic copy in PDF format, not exceeding 4MB.

Send Us the Information

Once you have the Letter of Authorization and other documents, send that to our support and our team will submit the transfer request form directly to the right team.

Important Note: 

If you transfer your personal cell phone number over to the system, that can’t be undone. It’s best to transfer existing VoiP numbers only.

FAQ

Q1: What information do I need to prepare for porting my number?
You will need your Location ID, customer name, service address, a list of telephone numbers to port, and specific details if you're porting a wireless number, such as your wireless account number and PIN/last 4 of SSN.

Q2: Can I use a PO Box as my service address?
No, the service address must be a physical location, not a PO Box.

Q3: What should the Letter of Authorization include?
The Letter of Authorization should include all the necessary details mentioned in the guide and be in PDF format, not exceeding 4MB in size.

Q4: Can I port my personal cell phone number to the new system?
Yes, but be aware that once transferred, the process cannot be undone. It is recommended to transfer existing VoIP numbers only.

Q5: What format should my recent phone billing statement be in?
The recent phone billing statement should be a scanned or electronic copy in PDF format, not exceeding 4MB in size.