How to switch cell phone providers (and keep your phone number)

One thing which stops many people switching cell phone carriers is the belief that they will lose their existing phone number. But the good news is, its a relatively simple process to switch your allegiance whilst keeping your number.

This is due to Wireless Local Number Portability (LNP), a facility that has been available across the US since May 2004. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), an independent US government agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications, has stipulated that all wireless carriers must allow Wireless LNP. There are, however, certain conditions which must be met.

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