If I would have my phone number ported over to Ooma and you stated it could take up to 4 weeks for transfer...........what do you do in the mean time.
1645454
Keep your present service. Once Ooma notifies you that your number is now ported, you then cancel your existing phone service. Some recommend defaulting to using your mobile phone but I just kept my old service until number was ported. It worked out just fine. Hope this helps .
1645455
Your calls will continue to be routed to your number until your current provider relinquishes it. Once relinquished by your current provider, to OOMA, you will just reboot your OOMA device and all calls will be routed through your OOMA service. You will receive an email notifying you of the expected port date and of the actual confirmation of the port. The who process took 5 business days in my case.
1645456
You choose a temporary number provided by Ooma. You simply enter your area code and Ooma gives you several numbers to choose from. My porting took approximately 5 days.
1645457
It didn't take long, about a week. You should not cancel the current service until it's ported.
1971251
Yes, as long as you do not cancel your service for the # you want to port. Once you cancel the service the phone co gets the number. I kept my number and tested Ooma with one of their numbers. When I decided Ooma was great, I let Ooma do the porting of my old number for me. They ported my old number and cancelled my service with my old phone co. All I had to do was let Ooma know. It was easy. BUT REMEMBER - you must have an active phone service number to port.
1971883
As far as I know. I've seen it posted on their site quite a bit. I started with tracfone and you can go from tracfone to tracfone for sure I've done that. and as I said before it appears on the site as you go to transfer the number it can be from another provider.
2207688
Your question might best be answered by calling Ooma support. I found them quite responsive.
984489
Most phone services you are transferring FROM will allow you to keep your number. As other answers have stated, it will take some time for Ooma to process your request, and in most cases you will have to pay the fee. If you are nice, and speak to the service reps before you place your order they MAY waive the fee the get your business. One friend I referred last year asked them to waive it, and they did. So, it isn't a guarantee, but it IS possible to keep your number and have them do so for free. If you need a discount code and free shipping, feel free to use my refer-a-friend code with this link http://www3.ooma.com/refer-a-friend/?referral_code=GIR2775 You will get $30 off and no shipping. Most phone services you are transferring FROM will allow you to keep your number. As other answers have stated, it will take some time for Ooma to process your request, and in most cases you will have to pay the fee. If you are nice, and speak to the service reps before you place your order they MAY waive the fee the get your business. One friend I referred last year asked them to waive it, and they did. So, it isn't a guarantee, but it IS possible to keep your number and have them do so for free. If you need a discount code and free shipping, feel free to use my refer-a-friend code with... » Read More Most phone services you are transferring FROM will allow you to keep your number. As other answers have stated, it will take some time for Ooma to process your request, and in most cases you will have to pay the fee. If you are nice, and speak to the service reps before you place your order they MAY waive the fee the get your business. One friend I referred last year asked them to waive it, and they did. So, it isn't a guarantee, but it IS possible to keep your number and have them do so for free. If you need a discount code and free shipping, feel free to use my refer-a-friend code with this link http://www3.ooma.com/refer-a-friend/?referral_code=GIR2775 You will get $30 off and no shipping. « Show Less
984488
Yes they will charge you to "port" your number to the Ooma phone, it can take up to a month. So they assign you a number when you sign up.
1080685
I would buy through virgin mobile. It was really hard to set up and transfer. I had to make multiple calls to customer service to get everything taken care of. It's worth the extra money to avoid the headache.
233678
That's kinda hard you would need to talk to verizon . The hard part is porting your'e # over.
251566
Yes the phone numbers will transfer easily. I've accomplished it with two transfers so far and different style Net 10 phones.
823537
sure, if you select the carrier other than the postal service , you will be able to have it within 4-5 business days. Hope this helps you make a decision. -JKS
844452
I don't know if you can transfer a call or not....whenever I need to change phones, I just carry the handset with me, and pick up another phone. I hope you don't have satellite phone, because the transmission of calls really SUCK!
1641099
When I activated my phone online, it asked if I wanted to transfer my old number and I checked yes. You will need to provide your current account information for the carrier you currently have. As long as boost doesn't run into any problems with them, it should transfer over fine. I think mine took less than 24 hours.
999016
I just followed the Ooma instructions, and after going on line with Ooma, our phone was up and running immediately. To set up the phone, I picked one of the phone #s in my area Ooma had listed. Ooma told me I would have to run my service cocurrently with my AT&T; service, if I wished to "port" my phone # instead of the new Ooma number. I was told it would probably take at least a month. AT&T; came through very quickly and it wound up taking a mere matter of days to complete the process. AT&T; cancelled my service with them, after porting my number. I've been pleased, not only with Ooma, but pleasantly surprised by the gracious service from AT&T; I just followed the Ooma instructions, and after going on line with Ooma, our phone was up and running immediately. To set up the phone, I picked one of the phone #s in my area Ooma had listed. Ooma told me I would have to run my service cocurrently with my AT&T; service, if I wished to "port" my phone # instead of the new Ooma number. I was told it would probably take at least a month. AT&T; came through very quickly and it wound up taking a mere matter of days to complete the process. AT&T; cancelled my service with them, after porting my number. I've been pleased, not only with... » Read More I just followed the Ooma instructions, and after going on line with Ooma, our phone was up and running immediately. To set up the phone, I picked one of the phone #s in my area Ooma had listed. Ooma told me I would have to run my service cocurrently with my AT&T; service, if I wished to "port" my phone # instead of the new Ooma number. I was told it would probably take at least a month. AT&T; came through very quickly and it wound up taking a mere matter of days to complete the process. AT&T; cancelled my service with them, after porting my number. I've been pleased, not only with Ooma, but pleasantly surprised by the gracious service from AT&T; « Show Less
1971252
Check with your phone company! The law say they must port your number but not all companies can! Ooma has to have phone company "partner". In some areas there seem to be smaller regional or sub regional carriers that don't partner with Ooma. I''m not sure exactly how this works or what proportion of numbers can't be ported but it is difficult to give up a number you've had for 30- 40 years!!
395657
Yes. It's CALLED PORTING YOUR EXISTING PHONE NUMBER. Ooma helps you do this.
2029061
I will contact Smart Guard and let them know you are the new owner. Hopefully I can get the transfer done for you, if not, I will forward you the information and who you need to contact. Will contact you within 24 hours...Enjoy, Peter
885899
Yes, you should be able to transfer it. We replaced broken phones with this phone, on our Verizon plan. It is a good value, inexpensive and provides the basics of talk, text, and pictures. Plus, by buying it from Amazon, you are not extending your contract!