--- title: What is porting? description: Porting allows you to bring your phone number from your current carrier over to Reach Mobile. --- [Skip to content](https://learn.reachmobile.com/migration/en/what-is-porting#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a ticket](https://learn.reachmobile.com/migration/en/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![website logo.png\]](https://learn.reachmobile.com/hs-fs/hubfs/website%20logo.png?height=40&name=website%20logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a ticket](https://learn.reachmobile.com/migration/en/kb-tickets/new) - Contact us Contact us Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://learn.reachmobile.com/migration/en?hsLang=en) 2. [Activating Your Service](https://learn.reachmobile.com/migration/en/activating-your-service?hsLang=en) 3. [Porting](https://learn.reachmobile.com/migration/en/activating-your-service?hsLang=en#porting) # What is porting? ## Porting allows you to bring your phone number from your current carrier over to Reach Mobile. **How long will it take for your number to port?** Porting tends to be a quick process. If porting from a main carrier (like Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T), the process normally takes between five minutes and two hours. Some carriers do take a lot longer to port: - Comcast: 3-5 business days - Google Voice: 5-7 business days - Republic Wireless: Up to 7 business days - Net10: 7-10 business days (if a mobile number) and up to 30 days (if a landline) - Spectrum Mobile: 4-7 business days During this porting time, it’s helpful to have WiFi access and your SIM in hand. Once the port is successful, your phone number will move from your current carrier SIM to your Reach SIM. 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