How to Port Your Phone Number to Google Voice
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- Learn how to port your cell phone number to Google Voice. Porting to Google Voice technically requires a US-based number, but you can also port a landline phone • How to Port Landline N...
Most mobile phone numbers form the larger carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile) can be ported to Google Voice, while it seems that only some prepaid phone numbers are portable.
The best way to determine if your phone number can be ported to Google Voice is to type your number and check at www.google.com...
The porting process took me 24 hours with AT&T, but I suspect other carriers such as Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile will be just as quick.
For more information on porting your phone number to Google Voice, check out this help article: support.google...
Also, if you're traveling overseas, learn how you can make free calls to the US from abroad with Google Voice on my blog tonyflorida.co...
So after checking my AT&T prepaid cell number, i read that this number is not supported!! Why? Searches online states a prepaid cell plan can be used. So what could the problem be?
That happened to me, I can't find the reason
hi all, it worked for me from my ATT prepaid number
My port was rejected due to PIN/passcode from Tmobile. Once I re-entered, the port was in process.
We're moving to finland for two years and want to keep our cell numbers and communicate with family in the U.S. This is exactly the information I need to make this work!
It must be useful for you!
If you can use network in local,you can use the voice number to text and call anything in USA.
I had ported a number out of Google years ago. It is now with Ringcentral. I want to port it back to Google. google verified the number and then sent this message....Sorry, Voice doesn't port numbers from your carrier or your number's exchange. So, how can i get this back to Google? Thank you for any help!!!!!
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I plan to Google port my number because I am moving abroad. I understand that one needs to port PRIOR TO LEAVING the USA. Question: if I haven’t established a phone service/number in the country that I will be living, how can the porting be done prior to me leaving?
Thank you in advance!
Thanks for this video. My husband and I plan to move next year to Portugal so I'm looking at this as well as Google Voice. I do have a few questions:
1. I gather that we should do this BEFORE we leave the US, correct?
2. Both of our numbers are on my T-mobile account and I'm the primary account holder. Once I port my number, do I follow the same steps for my husband's number OR will there be an issue because of me porting my number (primary account holder).
3. For the new number to "forward" our old US number, we will then replace the old t-mobile sim card with a Portugal physical card once we arrive in Portugal...find out the number associated with that PT sim card and add that in Google voice? This will now allow 2-factor authentication from the US?
4. In the iPlum FAQ, it talks about needing the PIN from my carrier and also asking the carrier to make sure the porting capability is unlocked. So there is no need for me to contact T-mobile at all during this process?
Thanks!
Hi there! I am planning a move to Europe and also have a T-Mobile account. Can you share what you have learned since posting this? I am curious to know if you found answers for your 3rd question?
Thank you for this. I have two mobile phones and numbers on a family plan. One is for business and the phone never leaves the building and zero data gets used, so I'm like hey, I only need a wifi phone! But I gotta keep the phone number or my customers won't be able to find me. This solution will work. My number was actually an old magic jack number, but the quality was soooo awful we ported the magic jack number to a cell carrier, and now will be porting to google voice when my contract is up. Yay!!!! I"ll be Saving so much money.
That's a perfect solution!
The step where it tells you to sign up a new mobile number with your carrier. We are traveling long term overseas and don't want a US carrier. I get a global ESim from flexiroam activated and I thought I'd be able to use google voice without having to pay a mobile carrier the entire time we are overseas. Very confused-how else can I get another number?
I'm having the same issue. Very confused.
Thanks for all this info! Here are my questions: can I port my existing US number (I'm on Verizon) to someone else's Google Voice account, then just get a SIM card here (in Portugal) for my iPhone and not have to get another cell phone service plan? Where would calls to the old, ported number be received? My phone has dual SIM capability (E-SIM and a regular SIM) - so, I'm wondering if I used one more step to port my old number back to the number associated with the Portugal SIM, could I use my phone with two lines and no cell service carrier? Obrigada!
To be able to use Google Voice off of WiFi, you'll need a local SIM card in Portugal. Otherwise, you can only use your Google Voice number when connected to Wifi.
As for porting, why do you need to use your friend's Google Voice account? Is it because your friend is still in the US? Could your friend sign into your Google account in the US and do the porting for you? If so, then when you sign in to Google Voice in Portugal, you can make calls back to the US for free. Calls to Portugal from your Google Voice will still cost money.
Tony, thanks for an informative post. My partner and I just moved to Spain. We signed up with Vodafone here and have new Spanish phone numbers. I'm wondering if we can use our new Spanish number as the cell phone number Google temporarily requires in order to port our American cell numbers from T-Mobile to Google.
could you still receive verification codes from banks/ whatsapp while you were using google voice oversea?
how about if i port my GV number to my at&t phone account?I keep my old number ?
Thanks for your video! Question: Do I get my e SIM card for Europe first and then port my US phone number?
Or do I port my US number first and then get my eSIM.
I currently have prepaid Verizon and want to use Orange eSIM prepaid.
All and any advice appreciated.
Hi Tony, great straightforward tutorial! If I am traveling internationally (to Mexico) when I make a call to the US will it show up on the other end as an incoming call from my US number even if I have a data plan from Mexico?
Thank you for the very thorough vid!
Hello thanks for the video, do I must have a number to forward my calls in or no need for that? I will travel so I need to transfer my phone number from T-mobile to Google voice. Please help, Thanks
When you port over the number and it ends your service with the carrier, are you then left with only WiFi calling at that point? I want to do this but wonder how and when before we leave the US?
Can I do the same with home phone #
Thanks Tony for the video. Helped me out a lot. However, I don't understand the part where you must setup a new line and new number. I understand that Google doesn't provide cell service - but if I'm porting my (old) number to Google voice and plan on using that number to an existing Verizon line, do I still need to change my number? Does this existing Verizon line count as 'setup a new mobile phone service plan' I appreciate the help - liked and subscribed.
I have the exact same question. Were you able to resolve this? I have a business line and a personal line. I would like to port my business line over to google voice and cancel this line with my cell phone carrier. I would then want all business calls through Google voice to be forwarded to my personal cell phone number that I’ve had for years. Is this possible?
@@ms.claradonofrio2643 this is exactly what I want to do as well. Did you figure out if you still needed two cellular services or can the number be ported, that service cancelled, then all calls go through your personal phone with the google voice app?
@@alrivalskyjr255 Sorry- unfortunately I eventually gave up and just kept an additional line with Verizon. Only cost me an additional $5 / month to add the extra line so I figured it was worth it since I couldn't figure this out.
So we’re moving to Colombia for few years. I want to keep our current cell phone numbers since we’ve had them literally over 20years. Once I port and cancel my US service with T-Mobile will I essentially receive and make WhatsApp phone calls and text messages as long as I have WiFi???
I am going to move to Europe in early June. I am concern that some of my accounts may require text verification through my cell phone number. When I get to Europe, I will get a new SIM card. I presume that once I remove my t-mobile SIM card, I will not have access to phone calls to my current number. Would the Google voice solve my problem? would I receive those verification text messages though Google voice in a timely manner? Would this work if I do it before or after taking the plane to Europe?
Yes, if you port your phone number to Google Voice before moving to Europe, you can still use this phone number in Europe with the Google Voice app on your phone or on your computer.
Thanks for the vid, T-man. I'm planning on moving nomadically mostly around SE Asia for a few months, then around the rest of the world. I figure I should get my new number and sim card once I get to SE Asia. But I have heard that you should port your number to GV before you leave America. But how do I do that if I'm still in America and don't have the foreign service yet?
Hi i may have a slightly different issue..perhaps you can shed light. I unfortunatley have to make an international call using my OWN phone number. I need to call a government office overseas and they need to see that i am calling from my OWN number because this is how they can identify me. So my question is, can i use a calling app that will show my OWN mobile number when i dail these govt. offices? Why you may ask i go through all this? To save $$$ on a huge bill that i will be facing if i made a direct call via my mobile carrier...even with their international calling plan because i expect to be left hanging (on hold) for a long time before i get my issues resolved. Any advice cheerfully accepted.
Your description says "Learn how to port your home or cell phone number to Google Voice." But the link you include has no option for landlines, only mobile. Am I missing something? Thanks.
I have the same question as the number I would like to port is a landline #.
You can't directly port a landline number to google voice. 1st - port the landline to your existing cell plan as a new line, then port the new mobile number to google voice.
I have the T-Mobile LineLink home phone adapter for my home landline. I also have cell service with them as well. I checked as you described on checking to see if number can be ported at it can be ported. (Congratulations.Your mobile number can be ported. )
My question is the exact procedure to port my T-Mobile LineLink landline number to google voice. Do I initial need another number from T-Mobile once my original number gets removed from my account?
Also, from what I have seen on the internet is that I would need another network VOIP phone adapter such as the OBi200/Polycom OBi200.
So basically I am asking how do I port my home line from T-Mobile to Google Voice so my home landlines ring.
Thanks in advance....
As a disclaimer, I don't have experience porting landline numbers to Google Voice, but since you got the confirmation that your number is portable, it seems like you can proceed.
In order to have your home phone ring after porting your landline number to Google Voice, you will need to get another phone number from T-Mobile. When the porting process is complete, you'll be able to forward all calls from your ported phone number (now your Google Voice number) to your new landline number.
As far as the VOIP adapter, I don't think you'll need it because you'll have your new landline number from T-Mobile that will have calls forwarded to from Google Voice.
Hope this helps! Please let me know when you are able to get things working ;)
@@TonyFlorida I let you know when everything gets sorted. Not sure when I am going to do it. Thanks.
Hi Tony! Great video with thorough step by step information!!
Question - I am currently using a secondary GV #(B) from other email on my Google Voice App. The secondary GV # (B) forwards to my primary Verizon # (A). I believe, Google's policy was that one cannot forward from one GV # to another GV #.
If I port my Verizon # (A) to GV, not sure if my secondary GV # (B) will still forward calls to the new GV #(A). Would you happen to know?
I don't know what would happen, but I would image that if GV's policy states that it cannot forward from GV to GV, then your forwarding would stop working after you port
Hi I have google voice number but not able to call to any US number from that it is asking to link when link it’s taking carrier call. Previously I used to do free call using internet
do i put the name of the person who owns the phone number or the wifi account?
I'm moving to London end of month and want to port my current personal number (I'm using t-mobile; month to month contract). I also will be having a UK phone number for business and looking at a carrier once i get to London. However when I port my phone number, will it go to my personal phone and will i be charged for it as a long distance number?
Hi Tony, I need HELP! My cell number is still active through a US based family plan. I'm living in Portugal and will be for the foreseeable future.I have an existing Google voice number that my Verizon number is supposed to to forward to. When I clicked the verify phone number link, nothing came through on my existing Google voice number and my number was not able to be verified. I've been using WhatsApp and Skype for communication but want to get my number over to Google Voice for a permanent solution since they're all tied to that US phone number. Solutions or work-arounds???
Hi Tony! Is it true Google Voice shut down on Mid February 2022? Is it still can do it for one time fees ? Not sure? I m planning move to Asia for good. I want to port my Verizon US tel to Google voice. But my plan to go on next year April or May, 2023. Would that be only do it when you get the local SIM card in Asia when you there ? Can you still do it in US before you go ??
I m confused. Would that be:
1) before you go Port my US-Verizon number to google voice.
- w/in 24-48 hours it will ended my services with Verizon
At this point, do i need to inform Verizon to cancel my service in US/ unlock it/ so that when I at the oversea
- then get a local SIM card for usage permanently( since decided move abroad )
But only obtain google voice close to moving ( April/May)
It seems once you ported the phone in US - cannot receive as a regular usage in US after 24/48 hours ported.
Meaning cannot receive phone call or texting or What app or iMessage & email ???
Am i correct?? Sorry i 'm bit confuse???
Thank you!
Hi. Thank you for this! I have a situation: My AT&T number is an additional plan to that of my Uncle’s main account. I will be travelling outside the US for a long time and I wanted to make sure that I keep my number as it is associated with a lot of my accounts (school, bank, etc). He suggested that I process phone unlocking and he is thinking about stopping the services on my number so I won’t be charged internationally once I get out of the US. How do I approach this? Should I process phone unlocking first, followed by porting my number to Google Voice before telling my Uncle that he can now request to stop my services? If so, can I now use Google Voice to be my psuedo phone even if my Uncle cancels its services after I process the porting? If not, how can I best keep my number and receive texts/notifications while I am outside the US? Would getting a new prepaid number while in the US allow me to just tell my uncle, ok you can stop my number’s services, and ill make use of my new prepaid number for porting? Thank you so much.
I have Verizon wireless and Verizon landline - no unlocked phone - How can I port my land line ?
Thanks for the information. I just want to confirm, I have a business landline with an 800 feature. I want to forward the landline number only to my cell phone but also keep my cell phone number. Will that work or do I need two cell phone lines? In other words my landline 410 number and my cell 443 number both going to my cell 443 number. Will that work?
Hi Tony. Thanks for the informative video. I already ported my number. Now is there a way to differentiate between callers? I mean, I have the Google Voice # for my business and want to answer the phone w/ my business name when I rcv a call. Problem is that I don't know how to tell if the caller is trying to reach my personal # or my business # since I only have one phone now.
Under GV settings look for "Show my Google Voice number as caller ID when forwarding calls". Turning this on will show the GV number on your caller ID when you receive calls. You won't see the caller's ID.
For me the page for porting status is very different. Also it talks about "don't cancel your phone service until port is complete" but I thought that porting it would automatically cancel that phone?
Perhaps Google has changed the layout of the page since I made this tutorial. You are correct that Google will automatically cancel the phone service and if it's the only number on the plan, then your entire plan will be canceled
@@TonyFlorida I figured out why my porting status page wasn't working, I was on mobile. Enabling desktop mode fixed it. Thanks for the video :)
So once I port my current phone number over to G-voice I'll end up with two phone numbers, my current old one and the new issued one where my calls to my old number will be forward to. Correct?
Hi, thanks for the video.
Can porting be done through my Google voice app on my smartphone or just through the computer app? I can't find the porting option on my smartphone. Thanks again!
So do things not start working until you have set up a new mobile phone service plan for the forwarding? What does receiving and sending messages/calls look like when you are replying to forwarded messages?
If you are on Wifi but don't yet have a new mobile plan set up, you will be able to call/text as normal
This always happens Verizon said they were porting my phone number. I paid the money then a week later it said Verizon is not supporting porting at this time. So I'm getting rid of my cell phone and quitting my job because no one will hire you without one. I'm going to wait until someone fixes the problem or plan B which ever comes first...
Thank you so much. I just started the port process today. Today is also the last day that I can turn in my AT&T cell phone without incurring a penalty. Can I turn in the AT&T phone I received while the port is still in-process? I already have a different phone with a different carrier to do the call forwarding. Please advise?
Yes you should be okay to return your phone at this time as long as you already went through the entire process in this video. Unless something comes up during the porting process, you shouldn't need your phone anymore. For me, 24 hours after the porting process finished, my phone suddenly disconnected from 4G and cell phone towers. Good luck.
Tony Florida thank you again so much!!
0:45 family plan, do you think it matter if the family plan is Google Project Fi? (just want to port 1 number to google voice and not term the fam plan)
I'm not sure how the porting process woks with Google Fi, but I would assume that it won't be a problem.
Hi Tony, thanks for the video and the info here. You replied to Zack below that you cancelled your AT&T plan since one only needs a number with a carrier to get going with Google Voice. I'm curious about what actually changes when you cancel the plan for that linked' number - as in what specific capabilities go away. I'm trying to test this by deleting the number from my device in the GV app. It seems that texting still works over wifi and that while calls don't go through to the phone, they still register as missed calls afterwards and I still get the voicemails. And it looks like I can still make and receive calls to on the GV web app. Can you confirm?
What do you do after the porting is complete? Do you install something on your phone after?
Yes, you can install the Google Voice app on your phone use your number as normal (with a data/WiFi connection)
I try to port AT&T and won’t let me 😢
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I have prepaid with AT&T. I travel internationally sometimes. I have a online business. Can I port my existing prepaid phone number to GV and still receive calls while I am outside the US?
You will be able to receive phone calls to you GV number outside the US
Thank you for this informative video. I need to know something though, can you reverse this process? We are going to be out of the US for a year and I need to know what happens when we come back, can we get a service provider to give us services on the same number?
Yes you can always port from Google Voice to a carrier
Tony, thanks for an really thorough video. Did you port your number before or after you went overseas. Can I assume that you ported the number before you left, so that Google can call your US number? Thanks!
Yes, you're right. I ported my phone number to Google prior to leaving the country
Tony Florida thanks Tony. Were you able to receive calls and texts in the US after porting your number, prior to leaving the country? Appreciate the help!
@@stephaniecheung3308 yes, I'm able you make and receive calls and texts both domestically and internationally with Google Voice
@@TonyFlorida Hi Tony, do you need to have internet connection in order to receive calls and texts after porting your number? Thanks
@@thidawan78 yes you need some type of internet connection whether that's WiFi or a SIM card that gives you 3g, 4g, 5g data
What about porting an AT&T land line number to Google Voice? Same procedure and cost?
Yes but 1 extra step: 1st port the landline to your current cell plan.
I am trying to port my number to GV because the phone quit working and I don't want to buy a new one. So I can't receive the phone call to verify the number. Is there a way around this?
I don't think Google will let you port that number without first verifying that you own it. You can try to contact your carrier to see if they can help. Maybe you can take your SIM card into a store and have them set it up on a phone temporarily so you can do the confirmation
This is so helpful! We recently moved to London and trying to get my T-Mobile numbers ported. Had the account for over 10 years and not pre paid so I dont forsee problems there. Besides being able to pick up calls/messages from the google voice app in our phones...could we have three separate phone numbers set up in our one personal computer? meaning, teenage son has a IPad, I have a personal computer and hubby has a work computer. Could all of our three (3) lines be enabled in our personal computer if we need them to? does this make sense? Thanks
@@TonyFloridagreat info. You've been to the Amazon. I'm Peruvian and I've never been! i bet it was quite the experience!
Did you port your number before or after leaving the State?
Thanks for this - since you have a family plan (I’m not the primary account t holder my dad is) did you put that persons info for the old account or your info ?
I put in my info
Tony, thanks for video (just watched). We are hopping on a plane to move to Spain in 3 weeks! So from what I've read at expat sites this is the way to go so I can get my login credentials (banks, credit cards, etc.) right? Question - until I get my new phone number in Spain (34 code) can I make calls with Google Voice to Spanish numbers?
Ola Tom. Sorry for the late reply. Yes your are correct all around.
My line is a part of a Verizon Business Plan and does not technically have a First Name, Last Name, and SSN (which is now asked for during the Account Information screen). The Account Holder’s Name for the business account is just our business’s name. Do you happen to know if I am allowed to port my phone number from a business account? What should I enter in the First Name, Last Name, and SSN boxes?
Where is it asking your for you SSN?
This is a side question. While you are abroad, you have no problem to sign in google accounts ( to forward the # in the GV ) or bank accounts in the States ? No VPN needed ? Thank you.
That's right
Hi I have A land line trying to save it on google voice . And I have cell number to with T-Mobile. How and where I can start ?? Thanks
I haven't personally done this, but you will need to first port your landline number to a mobile carrier and then port it to Google Voice. This is because Google Voice does not allow you to port a landline number directly
I just called ATT to add my new number to my iphone, and they said I needed to get a new SIM card, bc my SIM was deactivated when I ported my number over to google voice, is this true?
Yes this is true if you want to keep using your phone as normal... you'll need an active SIM card so your phone can communicate with the cell phone towers. Otherwise, you can only use your phone on wifi
Quick question on point three we must have another number to work? can it be outside countries number rather than US
Technically you don't need another phone number after porting. You could use your ported number exclusively on WiFi. But to answer your question, yes the forwarded number can be non-US
Hey Tony great video, do you know if GV can be used as an authenticator for online log in to different accounts. I phone number is a way to authenticate log ins to things like emails and bank accounts. I will be traveling outside the US and want to make sure I can still get all authentication messages and be able to log into my accounts?
Yes I use my Google Voice number to authenticate all the time
Great instruction buddy, thank you. I lost my cell phone and would like to port the number to Google Voice. How would I port my number if I can't get the call on my lost cell phone? Also, if you port a number to G Voice, can you port it back to a cell phone you get in the future? Thank you.
I don't think it's possible to port unless you have access to the phone. Yes you can port it out of Google Voice in the future
What if your service ends in less than 24 hrs and you begin the porting process to google voice, will the service ending with that number cancel the porting process? I just found this video and have been having difficulty porting my number out to ATNT.
It'd be best if you can extend your service to ensure the porting completes
HELP!! Tony, I need some advice. I am moving to Mexico in 2 weeks. I wanted to port my US number to google voice before I leave the US. I have a Samsung phone and ATT US service which I want to switch to Telcel in Mexico. The problem is my phone does not have dual SIM capability. So, do you have a workaround that will allow me to port my number to google voice and still use that number while I'm still in the US? Once I'm in Mexico I'll be able to get an alternate SIM and Cellular provider but what do I do in the meantime since I still need to get calls before I depart? ALso, how long does the process take for my number to port to Google Voice and be active? I know once I port my contract with ATT US will stop. I hope you can help me with the process. TIA.
Sorry I got back to you so late. Were you successful with the port before going?
I have a question I’m in the Uk I was on Verizon Wireless before I came to the uk at the moment using giffgaff Sim card I’ve suspended my line till this april is it possible to port my US number to Google voice before my suspension ends or do i have to wait till my line reactives put my US sim card then port my number to google voice
You will need your suspension to end before porting your number because you need to receive a confirmation text message
@@TonyFlorida oh i see i tried doing yesterday and you’re right wants to send a text to my number to confirm you said that it cancels my line when i port. I’m not on contract with wireless but will i stop receiving bills from Verzion or will i have to contact to cancel my line.
Great info. Once my number is ported to and I make a call from GV, will the recipient's phone show my number and name like before?
Thank you and yes it will
im confused, if I want to port my old number, why do i have to set up a new mobile service plan and request a new number with my existing carrier? How would this be connected with my old number then?
If you want to continue using your phone like normal, then you will need to set up a new service plan so you can continue to connect to the cell phone towers and get mobile data. Otherwise, you technically don't need to do this if you're okay with only using your ported phone number on WiFi connections
@@TonyFlorida got it. thanks!
Do you do this before you switch your SIM card in another country? Because, once you switch the SIM card, won't you have a new number?
Yes another SIM card will give you a new number, but you can set your Google Voice number as the default number on your phone. This way, your phone can still communicate with the cell phone towers (thanks to the SIM card) and you can use your US number anywhere
Which vpn you use out the Country to use Google voice
I plan to retire overseas and just heard @ porting. I am interested because of bill paying, bank accounts etc. You did a basic explanation, but I was confused when it said you needed to choose a new cell phone #. Why and how do you do that when you plan to get an overseas number? Also, how do you / others use it after it is ported. Thank you
That sound awesome! Where are you planning on settling?
When you port your number to Google Voice, you can continue using it on a computer or on your cell phone when you're connected to WiFi; however, if you'd like to continue using your cell phone like normal, you will need another cell phone plan in order to be able to connect to cell phone towers and access 3G/4G. When you are overseas, you can get a local SIM card to accomplish this. I've used my US-based Google Voice number all over the world with this method th-cam.com/video/w7NEmXNZRnE/w-d-xo.html
Does that make sense?
@@TonyFlorida That’s the problem. It’s still a bit confusing. It’s different than if I wanted to change carriers. I don’t want a new cell phone plan, or new number until I move overseas. So it’s a matter of timing, correct? How soon before I move, should I do the porting? And I plan on moving to Panama.
@@katewaters5092 since it's confusing for your I would suggest porting a month or two prior to your departure so you can get used to how it works. Let's say you have AT&T now and your phone number is 555-5555. What you can do is port 555-5555 to Google Voice. This will remove this line from your AT&T account. You can add a new line to AT&T and let's say your new AT&T number is 555-1234. With Google Voice, you can "forward" all 555-5555 calls to 555-1234 and from your perspective and the perspective of the caller, nothing has changed. Then you can tell AT&T to cancel your service on the day you leave for Panama. This will terminate 555-1234 but not 555-5555. When you get to Panama, get a local SIM card and set up the same "forwarding".
Does that make sense?
Yes. Now I get it. Thank you for your patience and responses. :-)
One more question. After you change your phone # through the carrier, they won't eventually give it to someone else will they?
When my number is ported to Google voice ,how do I set it up on Google voice box, and when it is ported to Google voice will it show on Google voice the number,
Mine took 24 hours, but it says that it can take up to 48 hours 3:10. What do you mean by Google Voice box? After porting is complete, your ported number will replace your existing Google Voice number
Great Video, Thank You!
You are welcome!
Hi, after I port number to Google Voice can I still add a SIM card from another number? In other words... can I receive phone calls and texts from GV phone number and my SIM card?
Yep, that's exactly what I do now with AT&T
It appears you can't check the porting status of your phone number with Google. I could be wrong, though. I just can't find the option. The "check porting status" has been removed from the page.
You will need a Google Voice number to begin with, and then you can check porting eligibility here www.google.com/voice/b/0/porting/
@@TonyFlorida Thanks
Random question: do I need to still have cell service to port my number? I’m abroad already and need to port my old US number so that I can use my foreign SIM card. My US SIM card doesn’t receive cell service in the country I’m at. Can I still port the number?
You will need cell service to port the number in order to receive the confirmation text to prove that you are the owner of the phone number
@@TonyFlorida would receiving a call via wifi calling suffice?
Hey Tony - Google Voice does not have 217 area code - So I went to "Tello" to get a chip hoping for a 217 number to port over (Could I guess add At&t line or Xfinity through parents). I'm reading that it may not work with Tello - Any suggestions for me to get 217 number and port to Google Voice. My soul purpose is just to have that Business number call forward to my main cell number (So I don't have to give out my personal number) - Thank you so much hand hope you can help.
This should work. I recently made a video on my other channel where I ported from Tello th-cam.com/video/-PWEElqAOgU/w-d-xo.html
When porting your number do you still having the same carrier or you lose the connection?
You will lose service with your carrier after your number is ported
so i did the porting and it's been 24 hours. how do i confirm this and where do I go to see the activity on GV? Thanks Tony! Bob
For me, I knew the porting was complete because my AT&T service stopped working. I don't think there's any other indication that the porting has finished. When that happens, simply sign into Google Voice (either the app or on your computer) and you'll see your number in settings as an option to make the default
So if I port my number I can only use google voice with WIFI? and if i go ahead and get a sim overseas (in my case Italy) I will get an italian phone number and will also keep my US phone number through the app which I can use at no cost (other than the $20 fee)?
That is correct
@@TonyFlorida but can I use my Google voice with the mobile data from the Italian carrier or only WIFI connection?
Can we use an International Number for the Google Voice forwarding number?
Yep!
Can I still use my ported cell # in my mobile phone after porting it in GV? I only want to use GV to send text messages from the computer and have my cell # show up as the caller id # and still be able to use the ported number in my mobile phone. Is this possible? Please help.
Yes, you can use your ported cell phone number on your mobile phone with the Google Voice app
@@TonyFlorida How about the imessage function? I won't be able to send/receive texts from imessage without an internet connection? So I need to have an internet connect first and GV app in order to receive and send texts right?
Is it possible to send texts from my computer and still be able the send text thru imssg without an internet. Do you know any service of this?
I am moving overseas and I would like to know if after I port my current mobile number to Google Voice is it possible to cancel my account with AT@T and still receive calls to my present AT@T number even with a canceled account? How this work?
Yes, exactly. Porting your number from AT&T to Google Voice will enable you to continue using your phone number overseas after you cancel your contact with AT&T.
@@TonyFlorida Hi Tony! Thanks for your last reply. I would like to know how in advance should I cancel my AT&T account before I port my number to Google? I am moving overseas on January 18th but I need my AT&T account and my phone working until my last in the US. What do you suggest I do in this case?
@@JulinhoMazzei you will need to keep your AT&T account open in order to port your number to Google Voice. You cannot cancel your service with AT&T until the porting process is done. It's my understanding that if this is the last line on your account, your AT&T plan will automatically be cancelled after the porting is complete.
Tony, a few urgent questions please....
1. Do u still retain your old existing mobile number?
My HP # is tied to many friends for the last 20 years so I MUST retain it. 😋
2. Besides initial 20, do u have to pay a monthly subscription fees?
3. When overseas, can u still recieve credit card OTP to existing HP number?
4. Is the reception good?
5. So as long as there is WiFi, u will be able to recieve sms?
I will be going overseas for a few years for mission field work but I would like to retain my current HP #.
Thanks Tony.
1. Yes, the number will be ported
2. No monthly fee
3. Idk what OTP is
4. This is not a cell phone service provider. You can use it on WiFi only unless you can connect to 4G/5G with a SIM card
5. Yes
Thank you for this video! I just ported my number. Can I use someone else's number as the forwarding number? I'm leaving the states and I want to break ties with my carrier. I don't want a new phone number. Hope that makes sense.
Yes you can
You can link any number, that isn't already linked with a GV account, then select which linked number to forward the calls to.
Hi Tony, I want to retain my existing cell# and have that # setup in Google Voice so that I can receive text/calls over internet when overseas. Is the video not for that case ?
I got confused where it said "get a new # from the provider"
@@TonyFlorida Thanks for your quick response. That makes me feel confident now. I'm gonna take the plunge tonight! Hope all goes fine. I am not in the US at the moment but I'm capable of receiving calls/texts on my US number (that I want to stop with Sprint and move to Google Voice) so that should be good. Thanks again !
Tony Florida All set with the porting process. I’m able to exchange texts and make/receive calls. THANKS !
Sorry I got confused as well with that part... So if I port my number from T mobile to Google Voice and DO NOT get a new number from a provider I won't be able to use Google Voice??
that means to be able to use the old number you need a internet connection or data plan from the new local number
@Ankit Dhaniwala please help how we can retain old US number
Thanks for the video. I just wanted confirmation that after the port is in GV it will automatically replace my GV issued #? And I also am hoping I can just use my old # on the GV app. Am I assuming correctly or do I need to take other steps?
Yes, your ported # will replace your GV #, and you will have the option to keep your GV number as a secondary number on your account by purchasing it for $20. Otherwise, you will lose your original GV number.
The old GV number will continue to work for some period of time. I assume this is to allow you time to decide if you want to keep it or not, and allow anyone calling the old GV number to still contact you, you can let everyone know about the number change.
Question, so if I port my number, when I place a call will my number show up on the person I'm calling, or will my name so up like it normally would? The reason I ask is I want to use this app but I want everything to stay the same so my employer, friends and family know who's calling etc..
This is a really good question, and I don't actually know because I never paid attention to it. Let me do some investigating and get back to you
@@TonyFlorida awesome, thank you man.
Do you still help with this? I need help
After you port your number for a porting fee of 20 $ , do we have to Pay any fee month on month to google for retaining the number ?
There is not a monthly fee. It's free after the one-time $20 fee
@@TonyFlorida Thank u ported my Number successfully!
Tony if I port my number to GV on my iPhone will I still be able to use iMessage? In other words will I be a blue or the dreaded green?
That's a really good question, and I'm not sure I know the answer. I recently helped my friend with an iPhone port her number, so let me see if she knows.
From my friend with an iPhone who ported her number to Google Voice:
"I think you can still use iMessage cause iMessage with other iPhones is sent via the internet so if you have WiFi I think it works. But I’m not an iMessage wiz so not positive. I was only texting through the google app"
Wait, can I not receive any texts or anything to my ported in number on google voice directly? They said I was going to be able to, but now I don't know!
Yes of course you can send/receive texts and calls with the number you ported to Google Voice with the Google Voice app
@@TonyFlorida Oh, thank goodness
So in order to have a google voice number I need to keep my AT&t plan active when I am travelling outside? How does that help? I have to pay AT&T and google voice it seems. Does this only benefit only for saving money on the international roaming charges?
No. You can have a Google Voice number without AT&T (or similar service provider). In this case, you can use the number anywhere in the world on WiFi. If you want to connect to cell phone towers overseas, your best bet is to get a local SIM card (which will be significantly cheaper than AT&T) and use the Google Voice app.
@@TonyFlorida Can you use an overseas mobile number as the forwarding number once you have ported your US cell into Google Voice?
@@lauragreene3196 yep!
My wife can't get a google voice phone number, thanks to Craigslist scammers. I have a US-Verizon phone number that I want to port since we now live in Portugal, and I had previously obtained a GVN. Is there anyway I can obtain a GVN for my wife too? I assume not, because I figure the number is associated to my google account. Is there some sort of work around? I want her to carry her own phone with her own #, and me to carry my phone with my own number. Thanks in advance!
Hi Sandy. Ever Google account is eligible for a free Google Voice number (no need to port or anything). Would that be sufficient? Otherwise, it gets tricky to port a US number overseas. Believe me, I tried it before :)
@@TonyFlorida did you mean "every" google account can get a free Google voice #? I got mine in CA, before we moved. My wife (Jan) got scammed by Craigslist buyers, so she is unable to obtain her own google voice # as far as we can tell. I'm 12 hours into porting my phone now. Once I get a new cheaper phone plan with a new phone #, I forward "that" number to google voice, which in theory means the original first # I ported(and the # I want to keep forever), will ring on my phone and the callers will have dialed the ported # or my original number.
We would do this in order to retire in Mexico.
Once this is done we would no longer have our current account with Spectrum Mobile ?
But someone would call the same number and it will get to us over google ?
Can we use it for banking two step verification ?
Thx
You would need a local SIM card in Mexico and then you would be able to use your US number as you normally do now
@@TonyFlorida
So I need to do this once I have already moved to Mexico ?
Thx !
I ported my number today, do I need to add a new US number to setup this ported number or will it automatically show in my google voice? as I am overseas, I dont have US number to forward. what should I do?
It should automatically show up in Google Voice after the porting is complete :)
@@TonyFlorida and I don’t need to add any forwarding US number to use the ported number ? Thanks a lot
@@aparna123pathak nope. You can use the phone number as normal on WiFi within the Google Voice app and online at voice.google.com
So here is my plan. I have a land line with a number that i will be porting to a cell carrier (GV only accepts porting numbers from cell carriers and not from land lines). Then I will be porting the number now on a cell carrier into GV.......
One question though, how can i get rid of the GV grettings when callers call my GV number. I would like it to ring and if i dont answer then go to VM.
This is a really good idea to first port to a cell phone company then to Google Voice. I can't believe I never thought of doing that before.
You can customize your voicemail in Google Voice like normal. In other words, no one will know that you're using Google Voice
HI Tony, How do I link, port my current google voice number to another gmail account?
That's a good question. I don't know the answer
Very helpful video. How do you know when it’s done. I’m getting a new number from visible or mint and Doing this.
You'll know it's done when your current carrier phone number and service stop working (because the line associated with that number was cancelled on behalf of Google Voice). For me, this was exactly 24 hours after initiating the porting process.
@@TonyFlorida awesome reply. I appreciate it. So, once your line was disconnected. Did you just input into GV and wait for messages to comes through? Or did GV email saying the port was completed?! Thanks for the details.
@tony Florida. Now that you’re using GV. Does using apps that require ur # have issues with verification
@@TonyFlorida what phone do you use ? I’m an iPhone.
@@jbp48080 I have a OnePlus phone
thanks for the video. I need to set up google phone by obitalk. will you help me how to do it?
You're welcome
Can you do this on Android?
Can you return your number to a carrier like AT&T?
Yes and yes
I’m a little confused... I have a t-mobile number... that used to be my home landline number.. I pay $20/mo for that line... if I port it to Google and cancel it from T-mobile, why do I need a new number from T-mobile? Wouldn’t they then start charging me $20/mo for that number too?
Google Voice by itself isn't a service provider. If you'd like to continue using your ported phone number on your cellphone as normal, you will need service with T-mobile in order to make calls/connect to the internet. Without a new contract with T-mobile, you could only use your ported phone number on Wifi.
Does that make sense?
Tony Florida somewhat... my main concern was preservation of my number. It was my landline for over 20 years... the goal was to “park” it until I decided what to do with it. Using only over WiFi would be fine since it’s rarely used. But to port it via Google, I needed to activate it on a mobile phone. The process then asks to call that number and respond to it ising a code on the screen to start the porting.
I’m assuming once the port is complete, and I pay the $20... the number is permanently mine with no more monthly fees. Am I correct?
@@pbennett13 yes that is correct. When the porting process is complete, the number is yours. The only fee you pay is the one-time $20 porting fee. No more monthly bills. Additionally, you'll be able to use the number on WiFi.
If you figure out where you want the number to end up in the future, you'll have to go through a similar process "in reverse" to port the number out of Google.
Tony Florida Now it’s clear... thanks for your time and sharing this information... I’m definitely ready to port to Google.
Best of success with your channel!
Appreciate it Paul! Good luck and thank you for your support!
Can you port your T Mobile LineLink (T Mobile's Land line #) to google voice and use the Polycom OBI200 VOIP adapter as your home line?
As long as you can confirm that your phone number is portable here www.google.com/voice/b/0/porting/ then that sounds like a reasonable thing to do
@@TonyFlorida Thanks. I will try it soon.
I cant seem to do anything as far as change my google voice number, port a number or cancel a number, each time I try in my google voice settings it just takes me to the GV page. Is it because I am on a iPad or my phone? I don’t have a
Computer right now...
When we return to the country and change our mind and the same number from Google voice be ported back to At&T. Can that be done?
Yes. I have seen this done in the past
Tony Florida how??