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How to Port Your Phone Number to Breezy

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Written by Ryan Pillsbury
Updated over 6 months ago

Thank you for choosing to port your existing phone number to our service. This guide will walk you through the exact steps required to complete this process successfully.

Important Information Before You Begin

  • !!! We do not yet support Text Messaging Capabilities. If you need this, reach out to your Breezy Onboarding contact before proceeding. !!!

  • The porting process can take up to 4 weeks to complete

  • You must keep your current service active until the port is complete

  • For US local numbers, messaging capabilities require A2P 10DLC campaign registration

  • All information provided must exactly match your current carrier's records

  • Toll-free numbers may or may not be eligible for porting (we'll verify this with you)

  • Transfer PINs are time-limited, so obtain them close to submission time

Step 1: Prepare Required Documentation

You will need to provide the following:

  1. Letter of Authorization (LOA)

    • Download the LOA form

    • Complete all fields with information that exactly matches your current carrier's records

    • Must be signed by the authorized user/account owner

    • Electronic signatures are acceptable

  2. Customer Service Record (CSR)

    • Contact your current service provider to obtain this record

    • This verifies your account details and number ownership

  3. Last Three Monthly Bills

    • Must include your last three consecutive bills

    • All bills must show the same account holder information

    • Each bill must include:

      • Your account number

      • Authorized user/owner name

      • Service address

      • The phone number(s) you wish to port

  4. Service Address Information

    • Must be a physical address (PO Boxes are not accepted)

    • Must match exactly what's on file with your current carrier

  5. Transfer PIN for Each Line

    • Request a transfer PIN for each individual phone number (not just one PIN for the account)

    • Note: These PINs typically expire after a certain period, so obtain them close to your submission date

Step 2: Submit Your Port Request

  1. Email us with all documentation collected in Step 1

  2. Include the full name of the authorized user/account owner

  3. Verify all information matches your current carrier's records before submission

Step 3: Wait for Initial Review

  • We will review your submission within 24 hours

  • If any information is incorrect or missing, we will contact you for corrections

Step 4: Port Request Processing

  • Once approved by our team, your request will be submitted to your current carrier

  • This process typically takes 1-2 weeks

  • Do not cancel your service with your current provider during this time

Step 5: Response from Current Carrier

There are two possible outcomes:

  1. Approved: You will receive a confirmed date for when your number will be ported

  2. Rejected: If rejected, we will inform you of the reason. Common reasons include:

    • Information mismatch with current carrier records

    • Incorrect account PIN

    • Request submitted by unauthorized user

    If rejected, you will need to contact your current carrier to resolve the issue before we can resubmit.

Step 6: Prepare for the Port Date

  • We will notify you of your confirmed port date via email

  • Ensure your account is set up and ready to use the ported number

  • Configure any necessary call forwarding or routing settings before the port date

Step 7: Port Completion

  • On the scheduled date, your number will be transferred to our service

  • You will receive email confirmation when the port is complete

  • Our team will conduct thorough testing with all major carriers (T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon)

  • We'll test both incoming and outgoing calls and texts for each number

  • You can begin using your number for voice services once testing is complete

Step 8: For US Local Numbers with Messaging Needs

If you need SMS/MMS capabilities for a US local number, you'll need to complete A2P 10DLC registration:

  1. Brand Registration You must provide:

    • Legal company/entity name

    • Company type/entity type (e.g., private for-profit, public for-profit, non-profit)

    • EIN/Tax ID number

    • Business registration address (must match official records)

    • Company website URL (must be active and contain privacy policy, contact info)

    • Authorized representative information (name, email, phone)

  2. Campaign Registration For each messaging campaign, provide:

    • Campaign name (internal reference)

    • Use case category (marketing, informational, 2FA, etc.)

    • Sample message content (templates you plan to use)

    • Detailed description of opt-in process

    • Estimated monthly message volume

    • Vertical/industry category

  3. Verification Process

    • Basic verification is automatic

    • Advanced verification may require additional documentation

    • Verification can take 1-14 days depending on verification level

  4. Post-Port Messaging Activation

    • Set up and verify your A2P 10DLC campaign before your port date

    • After port completion, wait 1-2 days for SMS routing to update

    • Add your number to the Messaging Service

    • Wait for the number to reach "Registered" status for 10DLC

    • Once registered, messaging capabilities will be enabled

Note: Message throughput (how many messages you can send per minute) is determined by your campaign type and verification level.

Step 9: Caller ID Registration

After your numbers are successfully ported:

  1. We will register your phone numbers with Hiya's platform

  2. This helps prevent your calls from being flagged as spam

  3. Ensures your caller ID displays correctly when making calls

  4. Enhances overall call quality and recipient trust

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance during the porting process, please contact our support team at support@getbreezyapp.com.

Remember:

  • Do not cancel your service with your current provider until the port is complete

  • All information must match exactly with your current carrier's records

  • The entire process can take up to 4 weeks to complete

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