Frequently Asked Questions

Buy212TelePhoneNumber specializes in providing 212 area code telephone numbers to customers in the New York City area and other markets. We also, maintain a broader niche in the USA telephone number market by providing customers with excellent telephone numbers for all USA area codes - Vanity USA Numbers. Calls/SMS Plans are available for all 212 area code and Vanity USA Numbers on our website.

Yes. On November 24, 2003, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) enacted legislation allowing greater flexibility with your telephone number. Wireless, landline and internet customers can now purchase their telephone number from a small or large telephone number provider and switch carriers through portability.

Portability or Local Number Portability (LPN) refers to the ability to transfer a fixed-line or mobile telephone number to a different carrier. If you have a landline or mobile account in your name, you will be able to move the telephone number to a different carrier. There are some restrictions as it relates to porting a telephone number, it must be within the physical area of the specific area code unless porting to a VoIP, Prepay cellular plan or telephone number management service such as Google Voice.
 

This is one of the most frequently asked questions. And yes, as long as you keep your 212 area code telephone number in active status with a carrier then you will enjoy exclusive and uninterrupted use of your 212 area code telephone number.

Another one of the more frequently asked questions. And yes, all of our 212 area code telephone numbers can be ported to a different carrier.                  

Usually, 24 hours if porting to a major carrier such as Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint. About 14 business days if porting to a VoIP like Vonage, RingCentral or 8x8. And just 1 day after submitting your Number Transfer Request if porting to a telephone number management service like Google Voice. But Google Voice requires an automated verification call be sent to your phone so a SIM card will be required.

Within 24 hours of your purchase you will receive an email with account information for porting your telephone number to a different carrier. If your purchase falls on a Saturday evening or Sunday, then your account information email will be sent to you by afternoon on Monday.

No, only account information for porting the 212 area code telephone number to a new carrier will be provided.

Account information details will be sent by email within 24 hours after your purchase to port your 212 area code telephone number to a new carrier; then simply provide your new carrier with your telephone number, account number, and pin/password.

Yes. You may reload your 212 area code number SIM card with the current carrier. The current carrier's minimum reload amount is $10.
 

No. Other than the price of your 212 area code telephone number there are no other charges associated with owning a 212 area code telephone number from us. If the price of your 212 area code telephone number is $89, you pay only $89, no tax and always free account information details delivery via email with us on every purchase.
 

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Yes. If you are unable to port your 212 area code telephone number for any reason, please contact us within 14 days of your purchase and we will gladly refund your payment minus any call usage.