How to Switch From T-Mobile to Verizon

Everything you need to switch, step by step

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How to Switch, Step by Step

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Get a port number

Purchase a T-Mobile port number for $14. It's delivered to your email in minutes with the phone number, account number, and PIN.

Visit a Verizon store

Head to your nearest Verizon store and tell them you want to port in a number to activate a new line.

Give them your porting details

Hand the store rep your port number, account number, and PIN. They'll process the port and set up your new line.

Your new line activates

The port completes, your new Verizon line is live, and the promotional deal is applied to your account.

Which Port Number Do You Need?

Carriers are grouped into families. To qualify for a switch deal, your port number must come from a different carrier family than the one you're switching to.

T-Mobile Family

T-Mobile

MetroPCS

Boost

AT&T Family

AT&T

Cricket

Verizon Family

Verizon

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Since you're switching to Verizon, you need a number from the T-Mobile family or the AT&T family. We recommend a T-Mobile number — it works for all Verizon switch deals and is delivered in minutes.

What to Bring to the Verizon Store

Port number details

The phone number, account number, and PIN from your port number order

Your current phone

Bring it for a trade-in if the deal includes trade-in credit

Valid ID

A government-issued photo ID for account setup

Payment

A payment method for any upfront costs, taxes, or plan activation

Common Questions

How long does it take to switch from T-Mobile to Verizon?

The in-store process takes about 30-60 minutes. Your new line activates immediately, and your number transfers within hours.

Will I lose my T-Mobile number?

No. You're porting a separately purchased number, not your personal one. Your T-Mobile line stays active until you decide to cancel it.

Can I keep my T-Mobile phone?

Yes, but it may need to be unlocked. Contact T-Mobile to request an unlock before you switch. Most modern phones work on Verizon once unlocked.

Does Verizon accept port numbers from Metro or Boost?

Yes. Verizon accepts port-ins from any carrier outside the Verizon family. T-Mobile, Metro, Boost, AT&T, and Cricket numbers all qualify for Verizon switch deals.

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