› FAQ › About Number Portability (Port in)
Back to FAQ List

About Number Portability (Port in)

SIM / eSIM Number Transfer Last updated: January 11, 2022

About Number Portability (MNP)

Your US phone number can be transferred to UNIVERSAL Mobile through number portability (MNP), so you can keep using the same number.

? Information Required for Transfer

  • Your current carrier name
  • Account number
  • Password or PIN number (Transfer PIN)

⚠️ Transfer is not possible if the phone line is inactive or if the number is a non-US phone number.

【Transfer Process】

↓
②
Request SIM Activation
During activation, enter your account number and PIN in the required fields.
↓
③
Number transfer on your requested start date
UNIVERSAL Mobile will process the number transfer on your desired activation date.
You will receive a 「SIM Activation Complete」 email when the process is done.
↓
④
Insert the UNIVERSAL Mobile SIM and restart your device
After the transfer is fully complete, cancel your previous carrier contract.

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Transfer will fail if your current contract is cancelled, deactivated, or if a prepaid plan has expired before the transfer is complete.
  • Due to incorrect information or delays from the previous carrier, the transfer may not complete on the expected date. Please allow extra time when requesting number transfer.
  • Japanese phone numbers cannot be transferred through this process.
  • Prepaid contract holders may experience longer transfer times. In rare cases, a transfer may be denied and a new number will be assigned instead.
  • If you are using a device purchased from another carrier, please confirm that the SIM lock has been removed before proceeding.

? Contact Us

For questions, please contact us at customer@universalmobile.us.

Was this article helpful?

Thank you for your feedback!

Back to FAQ List