New Setup - Setup new Number but port old number tomorrow?

[MagFhinn]

Is it ok to setup a new account with a new phone number, then tomorrow get the existing number ported over? I'm switching my parents over to PM and giving them new phones that I want to be good to go when we meet up tomorrow. I just don't want to cut off their existing phone until after I give them their new phones.

Cheers

[cavemantoronto]

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@MagFhinn wrote:

Is it ok to setup a new account with a new phone number, then tomorrow get the existing number ported over? I'm switching my parents over to PM and giving them new phones that I want to be good to go when we meet up tomorrow. I just don't want to cut off their existing phone until after I give them their new phones.

Cheers

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Use account number only unlesss they are with Speakout. Using more info can cause issues.  When  you port, incoming calls go to old company until done. When old carrier service stops, porting is all done.

[SriS]

Yes, It is the best way to do.
Verify the network with the new phone and then port  the existing number.

Note: Please make sure the existing number/account is active until the porting.

[CalgaryBen · Accepted solution]

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@MagFhinn wrote:

Is it ok to setup a new account with a new phone number, then tomorrow get the existing number ported over?

Yes! In fact, that is probably the best/safest approach in most cases, and the strategy I recommend to new PM members! Porting the number can happen at any time, so this allows you to test/verify PM suitability/compatibility without committing.