Thinking about switching to Visible. Here's how to keep your number.

Using your phone number on a new carrier is a fairly straightforward operation on any carrier and with Visible, it's even simpler. You'll complete your number transfer, or port, in the Visible app as part of the signup process, but there are a few things you'll need to know to be successful.

Products used in this guide

• You'll need an unlocked phone: Google Pixel 3 ($476 at Amazon)
• Simple, affordable, and unlimited: Visible ($40/mo. at Visible)

How to transfer your phone number to Visible

1. Get your current account information. You'll need your account number, account PIN, and billing zip code. You may need to call your current carrier for this information.
2. Your number needs to be active. Don't cancel your current service until you finish setting up Visible.

3. You need a SIM card from Visible if you are bringing your own phone. Complete the process on Visible's site to get one.

   

4. Download the Visible App (also available on iOS.
5. Follow the steps in the app to set up your account. You will need a data connection or Wi-Fi for this process.
6. After you confirm your phone will work on the service, Visible will ask if your want to transfer your number.
7. Follow the instructions to complete the transfer. You'll need the information you gathered earlier.
8. Try to have a little patience. The process can take anywhere from a few minutes to hours to complete.

Once your number's finished transferring, you're good to go on your new service. If anything unexpected happened and you need some more help, contact Visible by sending a text to 99370, tweeting @VisibleCare, or selecting Help in the Visible app.

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Our top equipment picks

You'll need a phone running Android or iOS to get started. Grab an unlocked phone or buy one directly from Visible to get started.

Highly Compatible

Google Pixel 3

$476 at Amazon

Great support and clean Android

The Google Pixel 3 is one of the best cameras you can buy and there's even a great phone attached. This is one of your favorite Visible-compatible Android phones.

One of the nicest things about a Pixel phone is that you are first in line for Android updates and you know the newest version has been tested to work well. You also get one of the purest Android experience with minimal bloat, not to mention Google's excellent camera software, which makes the camera a top performer.

A big network for less

Visible

No credit check and a big network

$40/mo. at Visible

Visible is as simple as possible. Use Verizon's LTE network with no contract and get good speeds for browsing and streaming and no surprise fees.

Additional Equipment

Though it is a little older now, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is still a great phone with a great design. It's lower price and great compatibility when unlocked can make it a great phone to try a new carrier with.

Samsung Galaxy S9

$469 at Amazon

The Galaxy S9 is one of Samsung's most beautiful designs with a great camera and a vibrant display. Grab one unlocked to take it with you to most carriers.