Check your current contract, balance, and early termination fees
Make sure your phone is unlocked
Compare plans, coverage, and costs from the new provider
Confirm your phone is compatible with the new network
Back up your contacts, photos, and important data
Get your account number and transfer PIN from your current provider
Do not cancel your old service before the number transfer is complete
Sign up with the new provider and request number porting if needed
Insert the new SIM or activate the eSIM
Test calls, texts, and mobile data
Return any leased or financed devices if required
Cancel the old account after the transfer is confirmed
Update billing, autopay, and account login details
Notify contacts and services if your number changes