Porting a Number You Do Not Own

Porting In and Immediately Porting Out

In some cases, you may port a number that is currently owned by someone else, provided the current owner authorizes the transfer.

To complete the request:

• The current owner must sign the Letter of Authorization (LOA)
• A recent bill dated within the last 30 days must be provided
• The port request must use the current owner’s account information exactly as listed with the carrier

We carefully review all requests to ensure proper authorization before submitting the transfer.

You can port a number into NumberBarn and later transfer it to another carrier.

However, keep in mind:

• A one-time port-in fee and monthly plan are still required
• Numbers ported into NumberBarn are classified as landline/wireline numbers
• Porting away from NumberBarn may take an additional 3–10 business days
• Monthly plans are not prorated if the number is ported out before the billing cycle ends

Once the number successfully ports away, future monthly billing will stop automatically.

Bundled Services May Be Affected

Landline Phone Compatibility

If your current provider bundles your phone number with:

• Internet service
• Cable service
• Other home services

Porting the number away may impact those services. Some carriers may:

• Reject the port request until the bundle is updated
• Place a “pending order” hold on the account
• Automatically disconnect bundled services once the number transfers

Because every carrier handles bundled services differently, it’s always best to contact your current provider before starting a port request. Ask them:

• What happens to the rest of your services if the number ports away
• Whether the bundle needs to be modified first
• How to avoid interruptions to internet or cable service

You can port a landline phone number to NumberBarn in most cases. 

However:

• Physical landline phones are not directly supported with NumberBarn service
• Porting the number does not allow continued use of the traditional landline device itself

If you still need a physical home phone:

• You may need to keep your landline service active
• You can forward calls from your NumberBarn number to another phone number if needed