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What is Local Number Portability? Local number portability (LNP) enables customers to keep the same phone number when changing service providers or carriers. The transferring of landline numbers to other landline numbers has existed for several years. Now, thanks to wireless number portability (WNP), which is often also referred to as Local Number Portability, customers will also be able to keep the same phone number when transferring their landline phone service to wireless service and vice versa.
Which Telephone Numbers Can I
Bring? a. Wireless to wireless transfers—You can bring your mobile or cell phone number from another carrier to Rogers.
b. Wireline to wireless transfers—You can transfer your home phone (also known as wireline or landline) phone number to your mobile or cell phone.
Should I cancel my existing contracts
before transferring my number? No. You should contact The Wave before taking any action. If you cancel your account first, you may lose control over your number, which may then become ineligible for transfer.
Will I be able to keep my phone number
if I move to a different city? Generally, LNP allows you to switch to Rogers from another wireless carrier within the same general metropolitan area. Although roaming will still operate correctly, LNP does not allow you to keep the same phone number when moving to a new town or city.
How long will it take to bring my
number over to Rogers? Once the number transfer has started, it should take about 2.5 business hours for wireless to wireless transfers. Landline to wireless transfers should take about 2.5 business days. But, either of these types of transfers could take up to one week depending on the complexity of the number transfer and your old service provider.
Why Should I Switch to Rogers? - Be part of Canada's most reliable Network with the fewest dropped calls and clearest reception
- Our Coverage reaches over 93% of Canada's population and your cell phone will work seamlessly in over 185 Countries
- Awesome selection of next generation phones combined with competitive plans and services
- It's easy to switch - You're in good hands with The Wave.
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