Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Ron D. Morgan
After you place a request to port your number to Google voice, it takes some time to process your request. While your port order is being processed, there are several things you can do. You can check your port status on the Google Voice platform. Also, you can cancel your port request if you change your mind midway.
To check your Google Voice port status, log into your Google Voice account on your mobile app or site. Go to Settings and click on Account. Select Track your Progress. You will see the time it will take to complete your porting process.
If you want to find out other details about your port status on Google Voice, like Google Voice porting fee, and how to handle issues with your porting progress, continue reading.
What Does Google Voice Port Status Mean?
As the word stands, the Google Voice port status enables you to check the progress of your porting process into the Google Voice network. To port your number from another carrier to Google Voice, you gather your details from your current carrier.
You submit the details to Google Voice and place an order to port your number from the other carrier. Google Voice will start the porting process. It involves contacting your current carrier, submitting your details, and requesting to port your number out of the network.
The entire process takes time. While this is going on, you can check the progress of the process. This is where port status comes in handy. You can keep track of the progress in the port status tab. You can also check the estimated time that Google Voice will complete the porting process.
How Long Does It Take To Port A Number?
It takes up to 48 hours to port a phone number to Google Voice. If you have a landline it can take up to 7 days to complete the process. This is because; the process of porting a non-wireless number is more complicated than that of porting a wireless number.
How To Check Google Voice Port Status
You can check your Google Voice Port status on their mobile app or their website. Below is a breakdown of the process.
Check Google Voice Port Status Online
. Go to Google Voice Login Page.
. Enter your Google account details to log into your account. That is the detail you entered to open your Google Voice account.
. Click Settings on the top right of the account page.
. Click on Account and Scroll down to Track your progress.
. You will see an estimated date that Google Voice will complete your porting process.
Check Google Voice Port Status On Mobile App.
. Launch the Google Voice app on your smartphone.
. Enter your Google Account details to log into your account. That is the details you used to open your Google Voice account.
. Tap on Settings on the top right of the account page.
. Tap on Account and Scroll down to Track your progress.
. You will see an estimated date that Google Voice will complete your porting process.
Track Your Progress Not Showing On My Google Voice Port Status?
If the Track Your Progress is not showing on your Google Voice port status, it could be because of any of these two reasons.
The first reason is that Google Voice has not started your port process. The second reason is that Google Voice didn’t approve your port request.
Why Did Google Voice Reject My Porting Request?
There are several reasons why Google Voice can reject your request to port in a number to their network. Below is a breakdown of some of the possible reasons why your port-in request was rejected:
. The number you request to transfer is inactive
. The number you request to transfer has been assigned to another customer.
. The information you provided is incorrect. You need to provide your details from your current carrier to enable Google Voice to process your porting request.
The information includes your personal information, your account number with your current carrier, your PIN or Port code, and any other details Google Voice will request from you.
. Your current carrier does not have an interconnection agreement with the Google Voice network.
. The number you want to transfer is a pager number. Pager numbers belong to the Pager Company and thus, cannot be transferred to another network.
Check this post for other possible reasons why your carrier can reject your number transfer request.
What To Do If Google Voice Rejects Your Port In Request?
If Google Voice rejects your porting request, there are steps you can take to remedy the situation.
First, you can log into your Google Voice account, go to settings and check the account information you provided. Edit and correct any wrong information on the page.
After that, resubmit your porting request. Google Voice will start your porting process again.
What Happens After Google Voice Approves Your Porting Request?
After Google Voice ports your number to their network, they will contact your previous network to cancel your service. They may send you a notification for you to contact your previous carrier to cancel your service.
After that, you will start enjoying all the services Google Voice offers customers on their network.
Does Google Voice Charge A Porting Fee?
Yes. Google Voice charges a porting fee to port your number from another carrier to their network. The network charges a flat $20 porting fee to port your number from any other carrier to their network.
Conclusion
Porting your number from one network to another is fast and easy. All thanks to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This post has outlined some of the things you can do while your Google Voice port request is in progress.
That includes how to check your port status, port status fees and why Google Voice will reject your port request. Also, you will find out what to do if Google Voice rejects your port request.
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