Porting a Number to an Active CDMA Device#
Last updated by Isabel M
Maybe you decided to test drive Ting's services first, but now you're ready to take the plunge and you want to transfer in a number from another carrier. The catch: the phone you want to use that number on is already active with a temporary Ting number. That's cool. In most cases you can port that number to your active CDMA device without deactivating your temporary number first and you can do this right from your account by following the simple steps below.
If you want to do the same thing but you have a GSM device, you'll need to get a new GSM X1 SIM card and port your number to that new SIM. Then you can replace the SIM card in your device.
1. Go to your account and click on the CDMA device you want to port your number to. Click the edit icon next to your phone number.
2. Click Begin number port.
3. Fill in the billing information you have on file with your current carrier in the number transfer form and then click Done.
4. In some cases you won't be able to port your number to your active device. If you get this error please get in touch with us so we can verify this for you.
5. If there are no problems with porting your number, your number transfer will take 2-24 hours if it's a mobile phone number, and 5-7 days if it's a land line or VOIP number.
Once your port completes you'll get an email from us to let you know. This email will include a link with directions on how to get your device working.
For now, sit back and relax!
