Port your Google Voice number out to another carrier

Port your Google Voice number out to another carrier

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Open a ticket →Where: Want us to do it for you? Customer portal > New ticket (top bar).
Direct link: https://empiretelecom.io/portal/#/tickets/new
To port your number out of Google Voice, first you need to unlock the number. Then, let us know you want to port a number. 
When you unlock your Google Voice number, Google will charge you $3 USD. But if your number was originally ported in from another carrier, there’s no charge.
1On your computer, open Google Voice.
2At the top right, click Settings Screenshot and then Settings.
3Go to the “Account” section.
4Under the Google Voice number you wish to port out, click Unlock.
5Complete the payment with your Google Account.
6Provide us with your account number and PIN, (Account number is your 10-digit Google Voice phone number and the PIN you use to access your Google Voice voicemail.)
7If successful, at the bottom left, it displays “Number unlocked.”

Tips:

  • Some third-party services may not accept phone numbers which originated from Google Voice, 
  • Do not delete the Google Voice number once it’s initiated with your gaining carrier.

Need a hand? Call Empire Telecom support at (732) 363-9898, email support@empiretelecomnj.com, or open a ticket in the customer portal.