VoIP Number Porting: Keep All Your Florida Phone Numbers (Free)
Switching to VoIP doesn’t mean losing your established business phone numbers. We port 100% of Florida phone numbers at no charge with zero downtime guaranteed. Your customers will never know you switched providers—they’ll just experience better call quality and reliability.
- Zero Downtime Guarantee: Service continues uninterrupted during porting
- Free Number Porting: No setup fees, no porting charges, no hidden costs
- 3-5 Day Process: Fast porting with automatic overnight completion
- 100% Success Rate: We’ve ported thousands of Florida numbers without failure
- Keep All Numbers: Local, toll-free, vanity numbers—port everything
Number Porting Benefits
Typical Florida business migrating 10 lines
Plus keep your established local presence and marketing investments
The VoIP Number Porting Process: Exactly What Happens
VoIP number porting in Florida follows a standardized, FCC-regulated process designed to protect consumers and ensure seamless transitions. Here’s the exact timeline and what happens at each stage when you port your business phone numbers to Mynians VoIP.
Step-by-Step Porting Timeline
Day 1: You Provide Porting Information
We collect essential information needed to initiate your number port. You’ll need your current phone numbers, billing account number, authorized account holder name (must match your current carrier’s billing records exactly), service address, and your most recent phone bill. This information authorizes us to request the port on your behalf.
Timeline: 15 minutes to complete our porting form. We verify all information before submission to prevent delays.
Day 1-2: We Submit Port Request to Your Old Carrier
Our porting team submits a Local Service Request (LSR) to your current carrier through the industry-standard system. This request includes all verified information and formally notifies your old provider that you’re moving your numbers to Mynians VoIP. The request is logged with a unique Port Order Number for tracking.
Timeline: Submitted within 2 hours of receiving your information. You receive confirmation email with tracking details.
Day 2-3: Old Carrier Validates Request
Your current carrier reviews the port request to verify the account information matches their records. They check that the account holder name, service address, and account number are correct. If everything matches, they approve the port and assign a Firm Order Commitment (FOC) date—the scheduled date when numbers will transfer.
Common delays at this stage: Name spelling mismatches, old service address on file, or incorrect account numbers. Our team monitors all ports and contacts you immediately if additional information is needed.
Timeline: 1-2 business days for validation. You receive FOC date confirmation once approved.
Day 3-5: Port Completes (Automatic Overnight)
On the FOC date, typically between 11:30 PM and 3:00 AM Eastern Time, your phone numbers automatically transfer from your old carrier to Mynians VoIP. The switch happens seamlessly—your VoIP system activates and your old service disconnects simultaneously. There is zero downtime because both systems are coordinated down to the second.
Timeline: Port completes overnight. You wake up with your numbers fully operational on your new VoIP system.
Result: Seamless Transfer with Zero Business Disruption
Your customers never know you switched providers. Your phone numbers work exactly as before, but now with superior VoIP features, better call quality, and lower costs. Your marketing materials, business cards, and website remain accurate. Your local Florida presence stays intact.
What Phone Numbers Can Be Ported to VoIP?
Nearly all business phone numbers can be ported to VoIP service. The FCC’s Local Number Portability (LNP) rules require carriers to allow number transfers when customers switch providers. Here’s what you can port to Mynians VoIP in Florida.
Local Florida Numbers
All Florida area codes can be ported to VoIP, including Orlando (321, 407), Tampa (813, 727), Miami (305, 786), Jacksonville (904), and all other FL markets. Local number porting typically completes in 2-3 business days.
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All Florida area codes (321, 407, 813, 305, 904, etc.) - ✓
Main business lines - ✓
Direct dial extensions - ✓
Fax numbers (ported for fax-over-IP) - ✓
Multi-line hunt groups
Fast Track: Florida local numbers often port in 2-3 days due to our in-state infrastructure.
Toll-Free Numbers
All toll-free number prefixes can be ported to VoIP. Toll-free porting requires coordination with your Responsible Organization (RespOrg), which we handle. Process typically takes 3-5 business days.
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800 numbers (original toll-free) - ✓
888, 877, 866 numbers - ✓
855, 844, 833 numbers - ✓
Vanity toll-free (1-800-DENTIST) - ✓
SMS-enabled toll-free numbers
Note: We handle all RespOrg coordination. You just provide authorization.
Vanity & Special Numbers
Your memorable phone numbers represent significant marketing investment. We port all vanity numbers, easy-to-remember sequences, and specialty numbers. Port process is identical to standard numbers.
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Word-based vanity (407-DOCTORS) - ✓
Repeating sequences (407-777-7777) - ✓
Sequential numbers (407-234-5678) - ✓
International direct dial numbers - ✓
Premium number investments
Protected: Your marketing investment stays intact with zero rebranding needed.
Numbers That Cannot Be Ported
Very few scenarios prevent number porting. The most common restrictions include:
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Temporary numbers: Virtual numbers from apps like Google Voice or Skype cannot be ported (not tied to physical infrastructure). - ✗
Unpaid accounts: Outstanding balances must be settled before porting (we can help negotiate final bills). - ✗
Certain international numbers: Some countries restrict number portability (consult us for international porting). - ✗
Numbers under contract disputes: Active legal disputes about number ownership must be resolved first.
Good news: These scenarios are rare. In 15+ years serving Florida businesses, we’ve successfully ported over 3,200 phone numbers with a 100% success rate for eligible numbers.
Porting from Specific Providers: What to Expect
Different carriers have varying porting procedures and timelines. We’ve ported thousands of Florida phone numbers from every major carrier. Here’s what to expect when porting from common providers, including typical challenges and how we solve them.
AT&T Business
Typical port time: 4-6 business days
AT&T is Florida’s largest legacy carrier with millions of business lines. Porting from AT&T Business is straightforward but requires attention to account details. The company uses a centralized porting center that processes requests methodically.
Common AT&T Porting Issues (And Solutions):
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Account number confusion: AT&T uses both billing account numbers and service account numbers. We verify both before submission to avoid rejection. - →
Multiple locations: If you have AT&T service at multiple addresses, each location may have separate account numbers. We help identify the correct accounts. - →
Contract complications: AT&T often has 2-3 year contracts with early termination fees. We help calculate final costs and timing to minimize fees. - →
Bundled services: Phone numbers bundled with internet may require additional coordination. We handle carrier negotiations.
Pro Tip: Keep your AT&T service active until port completes. Canceling early forfeits your numbers. We coordinate exact timing to avoid service gaps or double-billing.
Comcast Business
Typical port time: 5-7 business days
Comcast Business Voice operates primarily in Tampa, Orlando, and South Florida markets. Their porting process takes slightly longer due to cable infrastructure integration but is reliable once initiated.
Comcast Porting Considerations:
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Longer validation periods: Comcast’s porting center sometimes takes 3-4 days to validate requests (vs 1-2 days for other carriers). Build this into your timeline. - →
Triple-play bundles: Phone service bundled with internet and TV requires careful documentation. We verify which numbers are eligible for standalone porting. - →
Equipment returns: Comcast may require hardware return after porting. We provide clear instructions on equipment handling to avoid charges. - →
Regional variations: Comcast’s Tampa office processes ports faster than their Miami office. We account for regional differences in timing.
Important: Comcast requires port requests from the primary account holder. Business accounts under corporate umbrellas need corporate authorization letters.
Spectrum Business
Typical port time: 5-8 business days
Spectrum Business (formerly Bright House in Florida) has significant presence in Tampa, Orlando, and smaller Florida markets. Their porting process requires precise documentation but processes smoothly once requirements are met.
Spectrum Documentation Requirements:
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Letter of Authorization (LOA): Spectrum often requires a signed LOA even for standard ports. We prepare this document with your port request. - →
Recent bill copy: Must be within last 30 days and show all numbers being ported. We help obtain this if you don’t have a current bill. - →
Service address verification: Spectrum is strict about address matching. Even apartment/suite number variations can cause rejection. - →
Business name consistency: Legal business name on account must match exactly. DBAs or trade names require additional documentation.
Strategy: Spectrum ports proceed smoothly when all documentation is perfect upfront. We do a pre-submission audit to catch issues before carrier rejection.
RingCentral / Nextiva / Other VoIP
Typical port time: 2-4 business days
Porting from existing VoIP providers like RingCentral or Nextiva is typically faster and simpler than legacy carrier ports. These companies understand the porting process and facilitate smooth transitions.
VoIP-to-VoIP Porting Advantages:
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Faster processing: No physical infrastructure coordination needed. Purely digital number transfer between cloud systems. - →
No early termination fees: Most VoIP providers offer month-to-month service. Port anytime without penalty (verify your specific contract). - →
Simpler documentation: Account numbers readily available in online portals. Less paperwork than legacy carriers. - →
Feature continuity: Moving between modern VoIP platforms means less feature shock. Your team adapts quickly.
Why Switch to Mynians? Florida businesses switch from national VoIP providers for local support, faster implementation, and pricing that doesn’t increase every renewal. See Orlando businesses we’ve helped migrate.
Zero Downtime Guarantee: Your Business Never Stops
The #1 concern business owners have about VoIP porting is potential service interruption. “Will my phones go down?” “How long will I be without service?” “What if customers can’t reach me?” We eliminate this risk completely with our zero downtime porting process.
How Zero Downtime Works
Your Old System Stays Active
Throughout the entire porting process, your existing phone service remains fully operational. Customers call your current numbers, you receive calls normally, and business continues without interruption. Keep your old carrier active until we confirm port completion.
We Prepare Your New VoIP System
While port request processes (Days 1-4), we install and configure your complete VoIP system. We set up extensions, voicemail, call routing, auto-attendants, and all features. We test everything using temporary numbers so your system is 100% ready before your real numbers transfer.
Automatic Overnight Switch
On the scheduled FOC date (typically Day 3-5), port completion happens automatically between 11:30 PM and 3:00 AM Eastern Time. Your phone numbers electronically transfer from your old carrier’s switches to Mynians VoIP’s network. The transition is coordinated down to the second—your old service disconnects at the exact moment your new VoIP system activates.
You Wake Up with Working Phones
The next business morning, your team arrives to find phones working normally—but now on your superior VoIP system with better features, reliability, and cost savings. Customers notice nothing. Your phone numbers look identical. The only difference is improved call quality and your ability to work from anywhere.
In 15+ years serving Florida businesses, we have never had a port result in extended downtime.
The overnight transition window ensures minimal business impact. Most companies never experience even a single dropped call during porting. This is why Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, law firms, and other businesses with mission-critical phone systems trust VoIP porting.
Our Additional Safety Measures
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Pre-port testing: We test your VoIP system completely before port using temporary numbers. No surprises on go-live. - ✓
Team training: Your staff learns the new system before porting so they’re comfortable when numbers switch. - ✓
24-hour monitoring: Our team monitors port status throughout the process and notifies you of completion. - ✓
Morning-after support: We’re available at your office the next business morning to address any questions or adjustments. - ✓
Failover backup: All Mynians VoIP systems include automatic failover to mobile if any issues arise.
Join 500+ Florida businesses who’ve ported without downtime
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Frequently Asked Questions About VoIP Number Porting
The most common questions Florida business owners ask about porting their phone numbers to VoIP, answered with specific details about timelines, costs, and processes.
How long does VoIP number porting take in Florida?
VoIP number porting in Florida typically takes 3-5 business days from submission to completion. Local Florida numbers often port faster (2-3 days) due to our in-state infrastructure and established carrier relationships. Toll-free numbers take 3-5 days. The process happens automatically overnight on the scheduled FOC (Firm Order Commitment) date with zero service interruption. Legacy carriers like AT&T and Comcast may take 5-7 days due to longer validation periods. VoIP-to-VoIP porting from providers like RingCentral or Nextiva is fastest at 2-4 days.
Will I lose service during the porting process?
No. Number porting happens behind the scenes with zero downtime guaranteed. Your old phone service continues working normally until the exact moment your numbers transfer to your new VoIP system. The switch happens automatically overnight (typically 11:30 PM – 3:00 AM Eastern Time) with both systems coordinated down to the second. Your old service disconnects at the precise moment your VoIP system activates.
While porting processes (Days 1-4), we install and test your complete VoIP system using temporary numbers. Your team learns the new system before your real numbers transfer. When port completes overnight, you wake up with working phones on your superior VoIP platform. In 15+ years serving Florida businesses, we’ve never had a port result in extended downtime.
What information do I need to port my business phone numbers?
To port phone numbers to VoIP, you need the following information from your current carrier:
- Phone numbers to port: Complete list of all numbers you want to transfer
- Billing account number: Found on your phone bill (not always the same as service account number)
- Account holder name: Must match billing records exactly (including middle initial, Inc., LLC, etc.)
- Service address: Physical address where service is installed (must match carrier records precisely)
- Most recent phone bill: Copy of last 1-2 bills showing account details
- Authorized signature: Account holder or authorized person must sign port authorization
We verify all information before submission to prevent delays. Most information is available on your phone bill or online account portal. We handle all paperwork and carrier coordination—you just provide the details.
Can I port toll-free numbers to VoIP?
Yes. All toll-free number prefixes (800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833) can be ported to VoIP service. Toll-free number porting follows the same process as local numbers but requires coordination with your Responsible Organization (RespOrg)—the company that manages toll-free number records in the SMS/800 database.
We handle all RespOrg coordination including obtaining current records, submitting transfer requests, and verifying completion. Toll-free porting typically takes 3-5 business days. Vanity toll-free numbers (like 1-800-FLOWERS) port identically to standard toll-free numbers. There is no charge for toll-free porting—it’s included free with your VoIP service. Your toll-free number becomes part of your VoIP system with all modern features like call recording, SMS texting, and mobile app access.
What if my current provider won’t release my phone numbers?
By FCC regulation (47 CFR § 52.23), carriers must release phone numbers when customers request porting. Number portability is a legal right protected by federal telecommunications law. Carriers cannot refuse legitimate port requests or delay porting to retain customers.
Common carrier delay tactics and solutions:
- “We need more documentation” → We submit complete packages upfront with all required documents to prevent this stall tactic.
- “Account must be current” → True, but we can port numbers even with payment plans. We coordinate final bill settlement.
- “Contract penalties apply” → Early termination fees may be due, but carriers cannot block porting. We calculate costs upfront.
- “Equipment must be returned first” → False. Numbers can port before equipment return. We clarify procedures with carriers.
If a carrier improperly delays or refuses porting, we escalate to regulatory authorities including the FCC Consumer Complaint Center. In 15+ years serving Florida businesses, we’ve successfully ported 100% of eligible numbers—we’ve never had a carrier permanently block a legitimate port request.
Can I port some numbers and get new ones at the same time?
Yes. Businesses commonly port their main customer-facing numbers (reception line, published marketing numbers, toll-free) while obtaining new local numbers for internal extensions, departments, or expansion. This hybrid approach protects your customer-facing brand while giving you flexibility for internal communications.
Common hybrid scenarios:
- Port main line + toll-free, add new numbers for sales, support, billing departments
- Port all customer-facing numbers, add new fax-to-email numbers
- Port primary locations, add new numbers for new branch offices
- Port established vanity number, add new local area code numbers for geographic expansion
New numbers are available instantly—we provision them immediately when setting up your VoIP system. Ported numbers join the system once port completes. All numbers work seamlessly together on the same platform. There’s no additional setup cost—ported and new numbers are treated identically.
Do local Florida phone numbers port faster than out-of-state numbers?
Yes. Local Florida phone numbers typically port 1-2 days faster than the standard timeline due to Mynians VoIP’s in-state infrastructure and established relationships with Florida carriers. Florida local numbers often complete in 2-3 business days compared to 3-5 days for out-of-state numbers.
Why Florida numbers port faster with Mynians:
- Local carrier relationships: Direct connections with AT&T Florida, Comcast Tampa/Miami divisions, Spectrum Florida markets
- In-state infrastructure: Data centers in Jacksonville and Tampa mean no inter-state coordination delays
- LERG routing: Florida numbers stay within local routing regions, avoiding additional validation steps
- Volume expertise: We process hundreds of Florida port requests monthly—carriers know our submissions are clean
Out-of-state numbers can still be ported if you maintain a physical business presence in Florida, though timeline may extend to 5-7 days depending on originating state. Toll-free numbers follow national timelines (3-5 days) regardless of your location since they’re managed through centralized databases.
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