Transfering your existing cellular phone number to a new carrier has become a standard process in the industry. The following providers do allow for you to transfer your existing number into a new service agreement with their company: Cellular One, Cingular Wireless, Edge Wireless, Einstein, Nextel, NTELOS, SunCom, SureWest Wireless, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon.
To ensure that you are able to transfer your telephone number to a new cellular phone provider, answer yes to the following questions.
I want a new cell phone and provider with my current number
My current number is local to where I'm setting up new service
I'm out of contract with my current carrier OR willing to pay potential early termination fees*
*If you are terminating a calling plan early, be sure to review and understand your current providers early termination policy.