Can I keep my same phone number if I get a new TracFone?

Answered by James Kissner

You can keep your same phone number if you get a new TracFone. TracFone offers the option to port your old phone number over to your new TracFone device. This means that you can continue using the same phone number that you have been using with your previous carrier.

However, there are a few things to keep in mind when porting your old phone number to TracFone. First, your old phone number must currently be an active account with your previous carrier. TracFone will need to contact your old phone carrier to initiate the porting process. So, if your old phone number is no longer active or if you have cancelled your service with your previous carrier, you may not be able to port your number to TracFone.

To initiate the porting process, you will need to provide TracFone with some information about your old phone number and your previous carrier. This typically includes your old phone number, your previous carrier’s name, and your account number with your previous carrier. TracFone will then contact your old carrier and request the transfer of your phone number to your new TracFone device.

The porting process can take some time to complete, usually a few days. During this time, you may continue using your new TracFone with a temporary phone number that TracFone assigns to you. Once the porting process is successfully completed, your old phone number will be transferred to your TracFone, and you can start using it as your primary phone number.

It’s important to note that there may be some exceptions or limitations to porting your old phone number to TracFone. For example, if you are switching from a landline phone service to TracFone, porting your number may not be possible. Additionally, some regional or smaller carriers may not be supported for number porting by TracFone. In such cases, you may need to choose a new phone number when activating your TracFone.

Yes, you can keep your same phone number if you get a new TracFone. TracFone offers the option to port your old phone number over to your new device. However, your old phone number must be currently active and you will need to provide TracFone with the necessary information to initiate the porting process.