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What is number porting?

Number porting transfers your existing phone number from your current carrier to Allo. Your number stays the same — Allo just becomes your new provider.
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Keep your number

No need to update business cards or marketing materials
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Customer continuity

Clients keep calling the number they know
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Full Allo features

AI summaries, recordings, CRM sync — on your existing number

How it works

1

Fill out the porting form

Go to porting.withallo.com and submit your details. We’ll need information from your current provider — see the list below before you start.
2

We handle everything with your carrier

Our team contacts your current provider and initiates the transfer on your behalf.
3

We confirm your porting date

We’ll coordinate the exact transfer date and let you know as soon as it’s confirmed. You can also request a preferred date — note it’s not always guaranteed.
4

Prepare 24h before

The day before your number is ported, it will appear in your Allo account. Use that time to configure your settings so everything is ready on day one.
5

Activation day

Your number goes live with no downtime. Log in, open and close the app once to make sure everything is working smoothly.
Do not cancel your current service until the porting is complete. Your number must stay active with your old provider for the transfer to succeed.

What you’ll need

Before filling out the form, contact your current provider to gather:
InformationWhere to find it
Account numberYour carrier bill or online account
Authorized person nameMust match the name on the billing contract exactly
Billing phone numberOn file with your current carrier
Service addressZip code and state are required
Port-out PINRequest it from your carrier — not always required, but avoids rejections
Last invoiceA copy of your most recent bill
The most common reason for a rejected port is a name mismatch. Make sure the authorized person name matches your carrier contract exactly.

Costs

Allo charges nothing to port your number. Your ported number is included in your existing plan with no extra monthly fee. Your current carrier may charge an early termination or port-out fee — check your contract before initiating. If you already have an Allo number, your ported number either replaces it or becomes an additional number at the standard rate.

Eligible numbers

US & Canada — Almost all numbers are portable. We’ll confirm portability within 24 hours of receiving your form. Toll-free — 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888 numbers supported. France landlines & mobile (06/07) — Eligible for porting. Some VoIP numbers — Porting restrictions vary by provider. Contact us to verify.

Timeline

Mobile numbers: 2–4 business days
Landline numbers: 7–10 business days
Toll-free numbers: 7–14 business days

10DLC & Brand Registration (US numbers)

If your number already has an A2P 10DLC registration with your current provider, it does not transfer to Allo. You’ll need to re-register.
  1. Go to Settings > Compliance in your Allo dashboard
  2. Register your Brand (one-time $24 fee)
  3. Create a Low Volume campaign once approved
Approval takes 3–7 business days. Start early to avoid any SMS interruption.

Common issues

The most common causes are a name mismatch, wrong account number, outstanding balance, or an active contract. Verify all details match your carrier records exactly, then resubmit.
Check your most recent carrier bill, log into your carrier’s online account, or call their customer service directly.
Email us at [email protected] and we’ll check the status with your carrier.

Need help?

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Email porting support

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Next steps

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Configure features

Set up your ported number with Allo features
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Connect CRM

Integrate with your tools
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Add team members

Give your team access
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Set up AI Receptionist

Configure AI for your number