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Getting a new SIM card, switching ISPs, how can I ensure to keep my previous old phone number that Verizon assigned me 7 years ago? (lemmy.world)
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This month I can finally leave my extortionate Verizon contract, I'm getting a new SIM card to get service with another ISP, now how can I ensure to keep my previous old phone number that Verizon assigned me 7 years ago?

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[-] Shadow@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 month ago

Don't just cancel the old plan, initiate a port of your number before doing anything with Verizon

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/porting-keeping-your-phone-number-when-you-change-providers

[-] freedomPusher@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

FCC blocks Tor so I can’t see the page, but I just wanted to mention a hack if number porting is refused for some reason (based on @Yeno@lemmy.world’s hint that it could be): downgrade the vz contract to the full extent possible (ideally make it a prepaid acct if that’s possible, so you can nix the monthly fee). Then dial whatever magic code forwards your vz number to your new number.

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