Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Port your existing mobile number to Google Voice

(Cross-posted from the Google Voice Blog)

867-5309 could be one of the most iconic phone numbers of all time, but it’s not the only number that a lot of us remember by heart. Many of us have a phone number that we've shared with family, friends, and contacts over the years and are reluctant to let go.

One of the most frequent requests we hear from people who use (or want to use) Google Voice is that they’d like to get all of Google Voice’s features without having to give up their long-time phone numbers.

Today, we’re excited to announce that Number Porting is available for all existing Google Voice users. This means you can make the mobile number you’ve always used your Google Voice number, so it can ring any phone you want—or even your computer.



To get started with Number Porting, log in to your Google Voice account, visit the Settings page and click on “Change / Port” next to your Google Voice number.



Porting your number to Google Voice costs $20 and is usually completed within 24 hours. You may incur additional charges, including early termination fees, from your wireless carrier. Contact your carrier to get more details about the charges applicable to you.

After porting your number to Google Voice your mobile service plan will be cancelled, and there are a couple of steps that you’ll have to take to continue making and receiving calls on your mobile device. For more detailed instructions on how Number Porting works and to find tips for making the process as smooth as possible, visit the Google Voice Help Center.

Number Porting is currently available for existing Google Voice users and will become available to new users within the next few weeks, and at this time, Google Voice is available in the U.S. only



Update (1:15PM): Included more details about the porting process.

30 comments:

  1. Yet it still doesn't work in Canada !!!

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  2. When will it come to India?? Eagerly waiting for it :):):)

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  3. What's the best way to do this without getting a early termination fee from the carriers? I still need their service, so I shouldn't have to pay an ETF.

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  4. If I did this on AT&T, would my GV number be compatible with mobile-to-mobile calling discounts, or A-List (Circle of Friends)?

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  5. @Daniel - Just have them change your number after you port - unless you're actually canceling your carrier servie.

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  6. When will it come to Venezuela..? we are waiting for it..!

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  7. please make voice work in Canada. Give us an ETA.

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  8. Please open up for non-US accounts... Don't be evil

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  9. Will this feature be made available to landline phone numbers?

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  10. Please open google voice to non-US users! We'd love to have it in Italy!

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  11. What about an actual Google Voice phone? Like a web phone?

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  12. Why isn't this available to wired-line numbers?

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  13. When is Google voice coming to Holland and the rest of the EU??? I think this whould be so cool!!

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  14. Hi. I want to say finally but instead I'll say thank you.

    Question: Since I've got a Nexus S and I'm using T-Mobile, both out of love for Google and Google loves that phone and carrier ... do I get a freebie on the ETF?

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  15. Really! New features for them but nothing but through Gmail for Canada...We know you can do it...so just do it already!! What are you afraid of??

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  16. when is this coming to the uk ???

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  17. Very eager to get this in the UK!! :D

    Please tell us when!!

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  18. When is this coming to the Netherlands? Need to know when!:-)

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  19. I don't want to risk my current service. Google voice talk does sound really good! I could use it!

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  20. When will this come to Hard Line Home numbers ?

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  21. Please add New Zealand to your list!

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  22. Over six months ago you announced "Google Voice for everyone" - its still not available / completely working in Sweden. We are waiting too.

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  23. My blackberry usb connector is damaged. I downloaded Google Sync and saved all of my contacts.

    Thanks, guys, you rock.

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  24. please make voice work in Canada.

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  25. When is it coming to CANADA?? Please it would be really nice and helpful

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  26. I would love to see Google voice give Skype a run for their money but then again that would be competing against yourself !

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