Transferring
a Cell Number (Number Portability)
What is number portability?
Wireless Local Number Portability (WLNP) lets customers switch carriers
while keeping their existing phone numbers within the same geographic area.
How do I know if my cellular number can be ported?
Only Wisconsin numbers can be ported. To find out if your number can be
ported, click
here. If your number is from an area that is
shaded blue in Wisconsin, you can port your cellular number to UWSP Cellular
Service.
Is there a fee for porting a number?
No. You only get charged the normal fees for cellular service (activation
fee, monthly service fee, any features, phone selection, etc.). There are no
additional fees for porting a number. However . . . if your current
service has not expired, your current cellular provider may have a
cancellation fee. Check your cellular agreement!
Why do I need to submit my social security number when I port a
number?
When you signed your agreement with your current cellular provider, you
submitted your social security number to establish an account. If you wish
to keep your current cellular number, we absolutely need to have it in order
to request the port. Without it, the old service provider cannot verify that
you are the person requesting the port.
Can I port a number to a Customized Contract?
No. With a Customized Contract, restrictions apply. Since Customized
Contracts are for limited terms only, we will not port cellular numbers.