Number portability tips

May 23 - 05:11 PM ET | Number portability

With nationwide wireless number portability coming to US comsumers tomorrow, we thought a few tips would be appropriate:

• Amazon.com has a page on how to transfer your number if you want to get a new phone/contract through them. Very detailed.
• While LNP hasn't been all that popular, it was only for the top 100 markets. Problems in the system could occur tomorrow.
• You'll probably need a new phone. There are a few sites begging to recycle your old one--let one.
• Remember that you can't just switch carriers if you're still under contract. Most carriers will make you pay out the contract, which will quickly evaporate the savings of switching.
• Sites like MyRatePlan can make looking for a new carrier much easier.

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