How do i change my number on boost mobile

How do I bring my number to Boost?

Transferring your number to Boost Mobile service is easy.

Simply head to activate and choose ‘keep existing number'. You do not need to contact your previous provider. We’ll sort that out with them.

Please keep your old SIM in your phone until you’ve completed the activation form, as you’ll be sent an SMS to verify you have access to the phone number that is being transferred.

Your number should be active on Boost Mobile within 4 to 24 hours after activating. If you make a request outside business hours, including Sundays and public holidays, we’ll process it on the next business day. You can still use the number with your previous provider until the switch to us is complete.

If your number has not moved across to Boost within 24 hours or you experience issues during the porting process, Message us here

Boost Mobile has quickly risen to become one of the most used prepaid cellular phone providers in America. Among Boost's offerings is the nation's first unlimited prepaid BlackBerry plan, and recently an Android phone was added to their prepaid phone lineup. The Customer Service department at Boost Mobile is easy to contact with the use of their toll-free number, and changing a Boost telephone number is simple with the help of one of their representatives.

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Step 1

Contact Boost Mobile by dialing 611 on your Boost handset or call 866-402-7366 from any other phone.

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Step 2

Speak with a Customer Service representative and notify them you would like to change your Boost telephone number. The representative will verify some of your personal information, usually including your phone password or account password, to ensure the account is owned by you.

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Step 3

Choose a new phone number from the list of available numbers the representative provides to you. In some cases available numbers could be low, so choosing your own number is not possible. Boost will automatically choose the new number for you if this is the case in your area. Boost will assess a $5 fee each time your phone number is changed.

This GetHuman Guide explains how Boost Mobile customers can easily change their phone number online or through the app for free. Boost Mobile only allows customers to change their number once every 24 hours, if you need to change your number again within that 24-hour period, you can visit your local Boost Mobile store, although you will need to pay a $15 fee.

There are many reasons you may want to change your mobile phone number, whether it's to avoid unwanted phone calls or if you changed jobs. With boost mobile, requesting a new number only takes a few minutes; however, processing that request can take about 15 to 24 hours. If you have any problems or concerns regarding changing your boost mobile phone number, contact Boost Mobile Customer Support.

Note: You must wait at least 24 hours until you can change your phone number again. If you try to change your phone number more than once within a 24-hour period, you will be prompted with a warning message to try again after 24 hours. If you would like to change your phone number within that 24-hour period, you can visit your local Boost Mobile store (or call 611) and pay a $15 fee for a representative to change your phone number again.

How to Change Your Boost Mobile Phone Number Online

Go to the Boost Mobile homepage and login using your current phone number and PIN number.

Once logged in, scroll down until to find the My Device section and select the "Change phone number" option next to the device that needs a new phone number.

Then, you'll need to enter your 3-digit area code that will be the first three digits of your new phone number. After which you'll be warned that once you request a new phone number, you cannot get your old number back. Once you confirm this, the next screen will display your new number, but it may take a few hours to process.

How to Change Your Phone Number Using Boost Mobile App

If you're not already signed in, log into the Boost Mobile App on your smartphone using your current phone number and PIN number. If it isn't installed on your phone already, you can find the Boost Mobile app for Android and iOS on Boost Mobile's website.

Once logged in, you'll see four tabs at the bottom of the app. Click on the "Account" tab. For your protection, you may be prompted to enter your PIN again. On the following page, you'll find your account information as well as the option to change your phone number, click on that option. Then, you'll be prompted for a 3-digit area code and a reminder that you can't get your old number back. Once you complete the process, your new number will be displayed.

Why Did GetHuman Write "How to Change Your Boost Mobile Phone Number"?

After thousands of Boost Mobile customers came to GetHuman in search of an answer to this problem (and many others), we decided it was time to publish instructions. So we put together How to Change Your Boost Mobile Phone Number to try to help. It takes time to get through these steps according to other users, including time spent working through each step and contacting Boost Mobile if necessary. Best of luck and please let us know if you successfully resolve your issue with guidance from this page.

Why does GetHuman Write How-to Guides for Boost Mobile Problems?

GetHuman has been working for over 10 years on sourcing information about big organizations like Boost Mobile in order to help customers resolve customer service issues faster. We started with contact information and fastest ways to reach a human at big companies. Particularly ones with slow or complicated IVR or phone menu systems. Or companies that have self-serve help forums instead of a customer service department. From there, we realized that consumers still needed more detailed help solving the most common problems, so we expanded to this set of guides, which grows every day. And if you spot any issues with our How to Change Your Boost Mobile Phone Number guide, please let us know by sending us feedback. We want to be as helpful as possible. If you appreciated this guide, please share it with your favorite people. Our free information and tools is powered by you, the customer. The more people that use it, the better it gets.

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