{"id":9246,"date":"2026-06-29T10:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T17:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=9246"},"modified":"2026-06-29T10:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T17:20:21","slug":"how-to-switch-to-consumer-cellular-its-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/how-to-switch-to-consumer-cellular-its-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Switch to Consumer Cellular (it\u2019s easy)&nbsp;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ready to&nbsp;join the 4+ million people who\u2019ve&nbsp;switched&nbsp;to Consumer Cellular?&nbsp;Bringing your existing phone number to Consumer Cellular is simple, and we\u2019ll handle the heavy lifting for you! Here\u2019s&nbsp;everything you need to know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before You Switch:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t&nbsp;cancel your current service&nbsp;yet!<\/strong>&nbsp;Your number must stay active during the transfer. Once the&nbsp;switch&nbsp;is complete, your old account will close automatically.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gather your account number and PIN from your current carrier.<\/strong>&nbsp;We\u2019ve got the info below on how to do that\u2014most carriers offer self-service options online or in their app.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Switch From AT&amp;T, T-Mobile or Verizon<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to switch and takes just about 20 minutes! Here are instructions for transferring from AT&amp;T, T-Mobile and Verizon.&nbsp;If your carrier&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;listed or you&nbsp;need help,&nbsp;call our&nbsp;100% U.S. based&nbsp;Switch Pros at (888)-345-5509&nbsp;and they\u2019ll be glad to help you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AT&amp;T&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get your&nbsp;transfer PIN:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dial *PORT (*7678) or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/support\/article\/wireless\/KM1447526\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.att.com\/support\/article\/wireless\/KM1447526\/.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Transfer PIN is valid for all numbers on the account &amp; expires in 4 days&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your 12-digit account number is on the top right of your bill or in the&nbsp;MyAT&amp;T&nbsp;app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>T-Mobile<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get your&nbsp;transfer PIN:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/support\/account\/transfer-your-phone-number#pin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/support\/account\/transfer-your-phone-number#pin.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Transfer PIN is valid for all numbers on the account &amp; expires in 7 days&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your&nbsp;9 or 15 digit&nbsp;account number is&nbsp;in your T-Mobile app or online account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verizon<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get your transfer PIN:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dial #PORT (#7678) or visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/port-out-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/port-out-faqs\/.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Transfer PIN expires in 7 days&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your account number is in your Verizon app or online account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helpful Tips<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PINs expire.<\/strong>&nbsp;Most carrier PINs are only valid for a few days. Request\u202fyours\u202fclose to when you are ready to complete your switch.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make sure your account information is\u202faccurate.<\/strong>\u202fSmall differences\u202fin your name, address or account number can cause a port to be rejected.&nbsp;Make sure to check your&nbsp;wireless&nbsp;bill or online account to verify the exact details on file&nbsp;before you switch.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>eSIM\u202fcustomers:<\/strong>&nbsp;If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;using an\u202feSIM\u202fand switching devices at the same time, let your Switch Pro know\u2014there are a few extra steps to make sure everything transfers smoothly.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If your port takes longer than expected<\/strong>,&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;cancel your old service. Contact&nbsp;our&nbsp;Switch Pros at 888-345-5509 and we will\u202fcheck on\u202fthe status for you.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to Switch?\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Switch Pros are standing by to make your transition as smooth as possible.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call us:\u202f<a href=\"tel:8883455509\">888-345-5509<\/a><\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visit us online:\u202f<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/switch\">consumercellular.com\/switch<\/a>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/store-locator?storeType=[5]&amp;maxDistance=1000\"><strong>Find a store\u00a0near you<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to&nbsp;join the 4+ million people who\u2019ve&nbsp;switched&nbsp;to Consumer Cellular?&nbsp;Bringing your existing phone number to Consumer Cellular is simple, and we\u2019ll handle the heavy lifting for you! Here\u2019s&nbsp;everything you need to know.&nbsp; Before You Switch:&nbsp;&nbsp; How to Switch From AT&amp;T, T-Mobile or Verizon&nbsp; It\u2019s easy to switch and takes just about 20 minutes! 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