In this article:

🔍 Before You Begin 

What you will need: 

1. Read  ▶️ Port Away NumberBarn Number 🛠️
2. Follow all standard Port Away steps
3. Gather your Port Away credentials before submitting your request to T-Mobile

What are T-Mobile-specific porting tips used for?

• This guide highlights important information and known behaviors specific to T-Mobile when porting a number away from NumberBarn.
• Following these recommendations can help reduce delays and avoid common submission issues.

📋 Tips 

Check Google Fi Wireless Portability

🌐	Email google-fi-support@google.com to check portability

Google Fi Contact Information

Porting Department

📞 1-844-TALK-2-FI

Most Common Google Fi Issues

Missing Essential Porting Information		Wireline Number
Some fields may be left off because they are not typically required for wireless-to-wireless ports. Most Common: Authorization Name Authorization Date		Make sure Google Fi knows this is a wireline port, so they can choose port settings appropriately. All numbers purchased from NumberBarn are classified as wireline or landline as opposed to wireless ▶️ See Rate Center Overview 📖 for additional details.
MVNO		Google Fi uses T-Mobile
When a carrier is an MVNO, that means they are using an underlying carrier. Which can lead to some of the following: Delays in the porting timeline More layers for processing information and updates ▶️ See MVNO Carrier Overview 📖 for more details.		For a port-specific update, contact T-Mobile directly and ask to be transferred to the Number Transfer Resolutions Team at (877) 789-3106.

✅ What's Next

• Continue to follow the process laid out in Port Away NumberBarn Number 🛠️
• If your new carrier is unable to assist you in completing the port request, you can also reach out to support@numberbarn.com for assistance.