Changing your phone number can be a hassle, but switching mobile carriers doesn’t usually mean you have to. In most cases, you can keep your existing number by transferring it to your new provider through a process known as number porting.
According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), carriers may charge a fee to port a number, though those fees are sometimes negotiable or waived. Importantly, your phone number belongs to you, and once you request a transfer, your current carrier can’t refuse to release it.
