Can You Transfer Your Phone Number to a New Carrier?

April 5, 2022

One of the biggest hesitations most folks have when thinking about switching phone carriers is whether or not you’re allowed to transfer your current phone number. Keeping your same phone number is totally understandable, as it means you won’t have to update most (if not all) of your other accounts.

But is this possible? Can your new carrier accept your old number? How long does a number transfer take? Do you need to purchase a brand new phone to facilitate this? We answer all of these burning questions and more in today’s top story, so give it a click.

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-Suzanne

Unless you’re good at negotiating, switching carriers might be the only way to score a cheaper or more cost-effective phone plan. But the fear of getting a new phone number often outweighs the promise of a better deal. Thankfully, you can usually transfer your number when you switch carriers, even if you’re leaving a pre-paid service. Read More »

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Earlier this year, DeLorean Motor Company confirmed that the iconic DeLorean made famous by Back to the Future is making its return as an electric vehicle. We’re now getting our second sneak peek at the stunning EV and confirmation that all will be revealed on April 18th. Read More »

One of the Pixel 6’s best exclusive features is the upgraded At a Glance widget, which shows current weather info, boarding passes, commute times, and other important information on your lockscreen. But Google could push the Pixel 6’s At a Glance widget even further with a future update. Read More »

Cybersecurity researchers from Lab52 have discovered a nasty new Android malware called “Process Manager.” It can record your audio, track locations, send or read texts, and even access your storage to use the camera or see pictures. Read More »

Just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean you need to leave your favorite tech behind! Take one of our favorite keyboards—Logitech’s MX Keys Mini—with you on the road in this wonderful hard case. The hard EVA shell is shockproof and dustproof, as well as water-resistant, and its slim design will keep your keyboard protected without taking up much room in your bag. Inside, it features a soft, anti-static lining. There’s a convenient hand strap on the outside for easy carrying, and it even comes in three colors: black, grey, and rose. Too perfect!

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Over the weekend, Tesla released its Q1 2022 numbers, confirming it had a record-breaking quarter by delivering 310,048 electric vehicles. Despite supply chain constraints, COVID shutdowns, and more, it still reached record volumes. Read More »

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Using the Google Assistant with Android Auto is a great way to keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, but that’s only when it works as expected. Recently, a new bug is causing the Google Assistant to speak aloud in the wrong language, frustrating users. Read More »

While Apple’s latest 2021 MacBook Pro has more ports than older models that only come with four USB-C spots, it’s still missing a wide range of helpful I/O ports. So instead of carrying around a slew of dongles, your best option is Satechi’s new Pro Hub Max. Read More »

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