I am trying to get rid of my landline and slow DSL internet. The problem I am running into is that if I go to a VOIP service, none of the popular ones like Vonage,Ooma,and Magic Jack will allow me to transfer my current landline phone #. This is a big problem as we have had the # for 30 years.Cost wise it makes no sense to just quit the DSL and keep the landline. It is get rid of both or neither.Any thoughts on how to get around this problem?Thanx

Unless you have some particularly wierd telephone system, you should be able to have your number transferred. I believe it was FCC regulation years ago that mandated that.From the Vonage FAQ:Yes. In most cases you can keep your current phone number. You’ll be able to check if your number can be transferred using our Port Number tool found in the tools module near the bottom of every plan page. If your number is transferable, we’ll help you bring it over to Vonage. And because transfers usually take about 7-10 business days, we’ll give you a temporary phone number so you can start using your Vonage service right away.

I've used Ooma for 4 years and love it. I had no problem transferring my old home number. In fact, they advertise this as a feature and will walk you through the process.

I have voip service thru my internet provider but I am wondering if it is more expensive than a 3rd party voip provider like vonage or ooma.

Almost all numbers should be portable these days (prepaid/non-contract cell numbers are usually not, however), you should be able to take your number to any provider.I went the other way, I got my phone number back in 2002 from Vonage, and I have since ported it to Broadvoice, and now ported it into a real Centurylink landline, VoIP telephony is nice, but there's some things it just can't do, like work in power outages, or support fax/modems/wired-alarm-systems worth a darn (some have finagled Vonage into working with them, but I was never so lucky). Same holds true of cable co's phone service, it's just bundled VoIP.

Thank You for all replies that tell me my # "should" be portable.It is NOT. I have called the companies or tried on their web sites by entering my #.That problem is why I made the post.

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bcsdguy
Explorer
Jun 02, 2015
I have voip service thru my internet provider but I am wondering if it is more expensive than a 3rd party voip provider like vonage or ooma.
Seattle_Steve
Explorer
Jun 02, 2015
I've used Ooma for 4 years and love it. I had no problem transferring my old home number. In fact, they advertise this as a feature and will walk you through the process.
Ed_Gee
Explorer II
Jun 02, 2015
Unless you have some particularly wierd telephone system, you should be able to have your number transferred. I believe it was FCC regulation years ago that mandated that.

From the Vonage FAQ:
Yes. In most cases you can keep your current phone number. You’ll be able to check if your number can be transferred using our Port Number tool found in the tools module near the bottom of every plan page. If your number is transferable, we’ll help you bring it over to Vonage. And because transfers usually take about 7-10 business days, we’ll give you a temporary phone number so you can start using your Vonage service right away.

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