What does it mean to port a number?
Number portability is simply the ability to keep your phone number when you change phone carriers.  In this case, you will port your number to iareanet who will become your carrier for that number.  

Are there numbers that I should not port?
You cannot port a number that is associated with your DSL, or high speed access line.

Will my service be interrupted?
Porting numbers will take place on a Schedule and your new service will be tested on that same day to insure no interruption of service.

What should I expect?
Porting your number from an existing line will make that line unusable to make outgoing calls, your line will become unusable after the number is ported.  Callers will continue to dial your ported number and will reach your PBX main company greeting. 

What if I want to keep that line?
You need to call your local carrier and ask them to provide you with a new number. NOTE: Only do this after the porting of number is completed.

How do I port my number?
Please fill out the attached form and fax to 212.981.1504 to port your local number to the iareanet service.

How do I port numbers for multiple locations or accounts?
Please fill out the attached form for each account name and information to reflect your current phone bill or provide us with your most current invoice for each provider and locations that you wish to port.  Fax the completed form to 212.981.1504.

Can I port my fixed line phone number?
Phone companies are required to offer number portability for fixed line services, however some still may not offer it.  Please check with your provider first.

Can I port my cell phone number?
Yes, on September 25, 2001 Mobile Number Portability or MNP became available free of charge from their previous carrier.

What codes or rules govern telephone companies when they are dealing with number portability requests?
Telephone companies are required to follow procedures outlined in the Local Number Portability (LNP) Code and the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Code. These are available on the ACIF website.