Port Your Number to Google Voice (2026): Guide
📅 2026-02-06
⏱️ 14 min read
✍️ BubblyPhone Team
Port your phone number to Google Voice for a $20 one-time fee. Step-by-step process, carrier requirements, eligibility, timeline, and troubleshooting.
Want to move your existing phone number to Google Voice? For a one-time $20 fee, you can port most U.S. mobile numbers and enjoy free unlimited calls and texts to the U.S. and Canada forever.
Which Numbers Can Be Ported?
- Supported: Active U.S. mobile numbers from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, Metro, Boost, Mint Mobile, Google Fi
- Not supported: Landlines (needs workaround), toll-free (800/888), VoIP, Hawaii (808), Alaska (907), international numbers
Step-by-Step Porting Process
- Check eligibility at voice.google.com
- Click "Port a number" in Settings
- Verify via SMS code
- Enter carrier account number, PIN, and holder name
- Pay $20 via Google Pay
- Wait 24-48 hours for calls, up to 3 business days for texts
Limitations to Know
- No 911 emergency services
- No international SMS
- Internet-dependent (Wi-Fi or data required)
- Limited MMS/group messaging support
- The FCC guarantees your right to port your number
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