Check your current phone contract and device payment status
Make sure your phone is unlocked
Compare plans, coverage, and pricing from the new carrier
Confirm your phone is compatible with the new carrier’s network
Back up your contacts, photos, and important data
Get your account number and transfer PIN from your current carrier
Keep your current service active until the switch is complete
Choose whether to bring your current phone or get a new one
Order your new SIM card or eSIM from the new carrier
Start the number transfer with the new carrier
Wait for the porting process to finish
Insert the new SIM or activate the eSIM when instructed
Test calls, texts, and mobile data on the new network
Return any leased equipment and pay final charges if needed
Cancel autopay only after the final bill is settled