A phone number port is the process by which a specific mobile telephone number is transferred from one carrier to another, thereby saving the customer's phone number, regardless of carrier origination. Typically, to port a number from one carrier to an… more »

An assumption of liability (sometimes referred to as AOL) is a request to transfer the service on one or more lines from one account owner to another.  Most carriers understand this terminology, even if they refer to the process by a different name. If… more »

The quickest answer is by cancelling your service and paying the early termination fee (ETF), assuming you are still under contract. This is a regular question fielded by PhoneCan's writers, but usually in conjunction with avoiding an ETF. The follow… more »

The short answer is both yes and no. Some carriers have the option of signing up for regular service without a contract.  In this case, you still go through the same credit check as with a contract, but you either purchase a phone without any carrier d… more »