What is local number portability (WLNP)?
The ability to transfer your wireless phone number from one carrier to another is called wireless local number portability, or WLNP. It means that you no longer have to get a NEW number when you change carriers if you stay within the same geographic area. You get to keep the same number. 2. When does wireless local number portability begin? Most consumers will be able to port numbers between wireless carriers starting November 24, 2003. 3. Is wireless porting available everywhere in the United States? WLNP is now available nationwide. 4. Can I make emergency calls on my wireless phone during the porting process? Yes, but here is some important information to keep in mind. Porting your number involves multiple systems that must be updated. When porting your number from or to any carrier, you need to plan for emergencies. What this means is that if you call 9-1-1 from your NEW phone after you request number portability, but before the port is complete, a 9-1-1 call center will not be abl
