porting a number from sprint how does it take
PAUHIC98
Newbie

i placed an order online tuesday for new service requesting a port of  my number from sprint. I received my phone on thursday activated and everything even went to the  store to complete the port. as now the port from sprint is not complete. How long does it take to complete a port of a number?

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Re: porting a number from sprint how does it take
naansalad
Specialist - Level 3

you can check at vzw.com/port or call (888) 844-7095

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DAVSON44
Enthusiast - Level 2

No more than a few hours unless possibly you are in default with Sprint and they won't release the number until your account is current.  I made the same switch about 5 years ago and it seems like the new phone was working before I left the store.

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Ann154
Community Leader
Community Leader

To verify, have you turned off the Sprint phone and removed the SIM card from it?

I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

@PAUHIC98

 

Welcome to the Verizon Wireless family! However, I want to ensure your ported number is working as expected.

 

As @DAVSON44 explained, it usually only takes a few hours to port over another wireless number. I understand it’s been over 48 hours since you posted this concern. Are you still experiencing problems with your number porting over? If so, please share exactly what you’re experiencing so that I can further assist.

 

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If my response answered your question please click the "Correct Answer" button under my response. This ensures others can benefit from our conversation. Thanks in advance for your help with this!!

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Re: porting a number from sprint how does it take
PAUHIC98
Newbie

Thank you!

STILL SHOWING THIS MSG Your previous service provider has asked for more time to complete your transfer request. We are working with them so your transfer request should be finished within 24 hours. Thanks for your patience.

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PAUHIC98
Newbie

WAS NOT IN DEFAULT WITH SPRINT EVEN GOT A TEXT SAYING I MAY HAVE AN ETF AND I NEED TO TURN THEIR PHONES IN WITHIN 14 DAYS.

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Re: porting a number from sprint how does it take
PAUHIC98
Newbie

YES

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PAUHIC98
Newbie

LAST WEEK I CHANGED CARRIERS FROM SPRINT TO VERIZON; I REQUESTED TO PORT MY NUMBERS (3 LINES) FROM SPRINT RECEIVED THE PHONES FROM VERIZON ON THURSDAY AND ACTIVATED IT. i CAN MAKE CALLS ON MY VERIZON PHONE BUT ALL INBOUND CALLS ARE GOING TO THE SPRINT PHONE. I HAVE GONE ON TO VZW.COM/PORT AND PUT IN MY NUMBER AND GET THIS MSG;

Your previous service provider has asked for more time to complete your transfer request. We are working with them so your transfer request should be finished within 24 hours. Thanks for your patience. BUT THAT WAS TWO DAYS AGO. I HAVE EVEN GONE SO FAR AS TO GO INTO THE STORE THINKING I DID SOMETHING WRONG THEY CHANGED SIM CARD AND EVERYTHING.

PS. I' M NOT YELLING MY KEYBOARD IS ON PERMANENT CAP LOCK Smiley Happy

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DAVSON44
Enthusiast - Level 2

Have you contacted Sprint by phone and asked what the hold up is?  It doesn't sound like Verizon is the issue here. Understand you aren't in default but if your still in contract maybe they want the ETF fee paid before releasing the number?  I'm just speculating because they seem to be holding the number hostage for some reason.  I've always had the same cell number and at one point or another it has been with Sprint, AT&T and Verizon and I've never had an issue when switching. 

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