Yes, you can port your existing phone number to Google Voice. However, there are a few requirements and limitations to keep in mind:
- You'll need to have an active Google account to sign up for Google Voice.
- There is a one-time fee of $20 to port your number to Google Voice.
- Not all phone numbers are eligible for porting to Google Voice. You can check if your number is eligible on the Google Voice website.
- You must be the owner of the phone number you want to port.
- You must have an active service plan with your current phone provider to port your number to Google Voice.
- Porting your number to Google Voice will cancel your current service plan with your current provider, so be sure to check any cancellation fees or contract obligations before porting.
To port your number to Google Voice, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Google Voice account.
- Click the "Settings" gear icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Click the "Phones" tab, then click "Add Another Phone."
- Follow the prompts to enter your phone number and initiate the porting process.
- Once the porting process is complete, your existing phone number will be associated with your Google Voice account, and you can use it to make and receive calls and texts through Google Voice.