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4 Tips for Creating A Professional Phone Recording

So, you just signed up with NumberBarn (high five!) and now it’s time to create your Menu* and Voicemail recordings. But, since this number could be for your business, you need it to sound as professional as possible. In this Ask the Pig post, you’ll learn 4 easy ways in which you can create the […]

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Do I Own My Phone Number?

If you’re considering making a purchase or have already purchased a phone number from NumberBarn, you’re probably wondering: The answer to that question is: So, how does this work? Here’s an overview of the process: You find your dream number. (Start your search here) You make your purchase. (We don’t charge you until your number […]

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How the Right Menu System Will Make Your Small Business Big

Roast turkey? Mashed potatoes? Green beans? Pumpkin pie? Tofurkey? Actually, we mean your phone menu. Sorry, we’re just hungry for what is about to land on our table this week. We’re guessing you may be too. Did you know that with NumberBarn’s forwarding plans, you can greet callers with a custom outgoing menu that allows […]

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Can I port my number out from NumberBarn?

NumberBarn is a phone number management company. We started with the simple concept to meet customer’s number needs. We have no intention of hoarding numbers, blocking ports and holding you hostage. We’re happy to help you quickly port your number away to a service provider of your choosing. So to answer the question, yes, you […]

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Do I cancel my service before or after the port? Or do you do it?

“Your FAQs say ‘NumberBarn does not cancel your previous service on your behalf’. What does that mean?” We get a lot of questions about the process for cancelling the previous service when porting a phone number. Because all carriers tend to handle port outs differently, they also treat cancellations differently as well. Don’t cancel the […]

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Am I Porting, Parking, or Forwarding?

“I’m not sure if I want porting, parking or call forwarding. Can you tell me what these words mean?” We see a lot of confusion when it comes to terms like porting, parking, and forwarding. Are we transferring a number, or porting a number? Is a number parked with forwarding features, or is it transferring […]

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I can’t find the number I wanted anymore. Can you help?

“I wanted to register a new number, but couldn’t complete the order and now I can’t find it, or it’s not showing up in your search. Can you help?” World’s largest database with nearly 34 million numbers Ever since we launched the world’s largest database of available US local and toll free phone numbers for […]

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If your phone number doesn’t port, you don’t pay

Have you ever paid for something online only to not receive it? I have, and if it weren’t for a quick turn-around, I would have ended up resenting the company. I ordered forty superior folding chairs last month, but upon delivery I realized I had 36 chairs and one dog crate. Yes, nine boxes of […]

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Find My Wireless Account Number and PIN for Porting

Porting your wireless phone number to another carrier will require you to provide a current account number and PIN. These two seemingly simple items delay more ports than any other error or issue we see. Most carriers do a good job of providing you with an easy way to get your account information (on your […]

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5 Things That Will Delay Your Phone Number Port

The number one question we get about porting phone numbers is “How long will it take?” It’s never an easy question to answer, considering the exact information needed, the number of phone service providers and their willingness (or lack thereof) in allowing a transfer. We’ve seen numbers port in as quickly as 2 days and […]

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It’s My Phone Number. I’ll Port if I Want to.

Port your phone number? What’s that? Port your phone number is a fancy term describing the process of transferring your existing phone number from one telephone service provider to another. You may also hear the term “LNP”. LNP stands for Local Number Portability. The FCC LNP rules protect your right to keep and/or transfer your […]

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5 Ways to Use a New Local Phone Number

Getting a new local phone number can be a simple solution to some everyday situations. Without breaking the bank and forcing you into a service contract, NumberBarn’s new local phone numbers offer you an inexpensive and no-risk answer. Here are 5 ways a new number can work for you:

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Why is NumberBarn so cheap?

If we had a penny for every time we heard the question: “Is this a scam? Why are you so cheap?” …well, we’d be almost as rich as the greedy hogs that made you believe phone numbers are expensive. Our prices are not cheap, reduced, or in the least bit scammy. They’re just fair. That’s […]

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Why would I park my phone number?

How is a raven like a writing desk? Honestly…we haven’t the foggiest idea, and neither did the Mad Hatter when addressing Alice. So why ask such a meaningless question?…because many people feel the same way when we talk about parking phone numbers. “Hey, you should park your number…” Huh, what? Park my phone number? Why […]

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