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unweird

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7. Determine the Provider First

Reply to intrepidity (Original post)

Mon Jun 12, 2023, 11:52 AM

Jun 2023

You will need a provider or carrier for the phone service so make sure you can port your number in to them. Skype doesn’t allow for porting numbers into Skype but undoubtedly there are providers who will.
Someone has to maintain the number for reachability so you can be called (reached) thus the need for a provider.

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Using wifi for phone calls? [View all] intrepidity Jun 2023 OP

you wont have a number anymore. drray23 Jun 2023 #1

So, is there a way to transfer my number to an online provider? intrepidity Jun 2023 #3

Yes, it's called LNP unweird Jun 2023 #8

Skype claudette Jun 2023 #2

Take a look at Timewas Jun 2023 #4

Been a customer for ggma Jun 2023 #10

Where do you live? TexasTowelie Jun 2023 #5

Found some. usonian Jun 2023 #6

Determine the Provider First unweird Jun 2023 #7

Free text/calls ReadItnWeep Jun 2023 #9

Looked at replies and remembered that you can text over the internet. usonian Jun 2023 #11

friend of mine cut the tie w att and uses google voice . AllaN01Bear Jun 2023 #12