Porting number out

[Sinny1971]

Att won't release my phone number. FCC says they have to right? I am not in a contract nor do I have a pretty paid phone. Can anyone help? I've had this number for almost 10 years

 

[mhinc]

Att won't release my phone number. FCC says they have to right? I am not in a contract nor do I have a pretty paid phone. Can anyone help? I've had this number for almost 10 years

What is their reason for denying you porting? They CAN NOT do so, unless it falls under one of the below

The only reasons why a provider can refuse to give a PAC are:

the number does not belong to the customer of the losing mobile provider
the account for that number has been terminated
the account holder has died
a PAC has already been issued and is still valid
the customer has not adequately proved that he or she is the legitimate account holder.
Your provider cannot refuse to issue a PAC if you have any outstanding bills or charges to pay.

These charges should be included in your final bill after the port has taken place. You should then settle them as agreed in your contract.

So if none of the above apply it's time to raise a HUGE **** storm with AT&T.

 

[Almeuit]

As said above.. As long as you are paid in full for your debts to them they legally have to let you take the number.

 

[mhinc]

As said above.. As long as you are paid in full for your debts to them they legally have to let you take the number.

Even if you have an outstanding bill they can't refuse a port

 

[dforest21x]

They cannot refuse to port your number. Period.