Do you know that you can keep the same cell phone number when switching carriers? It’s very easy to do, especially online. Here are some steps and tips on how to switch carriers and keep phone number.

When placing a new phone order online, you sure you click on the box that says “switch my old cell phone number to my new phone and plan”. The wording might be different depending on online authorized retailer’s storefront setting. When you receive you phone, it may take up to 24 hours to complete the phone number transfer. In most cases, your mobile number has already been ported to the new cell phone by the time you receive it. And as soon as the old cell phone has been transferred to the new phone you should contact your old service provider to cancel service. That’s all you need to know on how to switch carriers and keep the same phone number.