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Porting After Activation

dna2016 — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 23:37:32 GMT

Just want to confirm if it's possible to port a number over from another provider after activating a new line.

Just looking to activate a new number for a relative with PM, and then once their balance runs out with their current pre-paid provider they are with, I want to port that number over. Let me know what to do.

Thanks.

Re: Porting After Activation

will13am — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:05:28 GMT

@dna2016, it is absolutely possible to port after initial activation. In fact, it is highly recommended to port after activation. It is a much safer approach. If something goes wrong with the port, you end up with an activation that has no phone number. To summarize, activate and get a new number, go to the self serve and do a number change and this time choose the port option.

Re: Porting After Activation

dna2016 — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 18:06:30 GMT

Ok awesome, thanks for clarifying @will13am, and also for your recommendation to port after activation. I'll be sure to let people know to do this instead. Great advice.

Re: Porting After Activation

srlawren — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 18:32:02 GMT

So, I hate to burst anyone's bubble, but this advice has been around in the community for a very long time.

In fact, @Luddite spells it out in big bold text in his reference thread "Risk Free" Activation. EDIT: that thread was created nearly 3 years ago, and Luddite continues to update it from time to time as needed.

Re: Porting After Activation

MW0831 — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:20:23 GMT

When I do this, which SIM card I should keep in my phone? The old one for the public mobile one? Thank you!