What does "port my number" mean?

"Porting" simply means transferring your existing landline or cell phone number from one telephone service provider to another.

Who owns my phone number?

You own it! We simply take care of it for you. We "port in" your number from your current provider and maintain it. Under the FCC’s “local number portability” (LNP) rules, you are legally able to keep your number when you move or change phone companies.

Do I have to purchase a number in my local area code?

You can purchase a new number from any of the area codes we offer.

Can I store more than one number with NumberBarn?

You can port and/or purchase as many phone numbers as you want and manage them all within a single NumberBarn account.

What if I decide to cancel?

If you no longer wish to use NumberBarn, you can cancel at any time.

What is "park" my number and why would I do it?

Parking your number means storing it with an active service so you can maintain ownership of the number. You can activate it when you need it and not have to give out a new phone number.

How does call forwarding work?

We forward all incoming calls to your NumberBarn number to the active phone number you enter in your control panel.

Can I transfer my number to another provider?

Any number you purchase can be transferred away to another carrier. Numbers that are licensed are not eligible to be ported away.

What are the extra fees and taxes?

All plans are subject to the Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) fee imposed by the FCC, the Federal Cost Recovery Charge, which covers the cost associated with federal and state regulatory compliance, and any applicable state taxes.