How to change your phone number​

Here's a comprehensive guide to changing your phone number:

Through Your Carrier

The primary way to change your actual phone number is through your mobile carrier:

• Contact your carrier's customer service
• Request a phone number change
• Most carriers charge a fee (typically $15), though some waive it for online changes
• The change can be done in-store, online, or over the phone

Updating Your Devices

iPhone

1. Go to Settings
2. Tap your name at the top
3. Select Sign-In & Security
4. Update your phone number in the contact information[1]

Android

1. Go to Settings
2. Select About phone
3. Tap Status, then SIM status
4. Verify your new number appears[2]

Samsung Account

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Accounts and backup
3. Select Manage accounts
4. Tap Samsung Account
5. Update your number in Profile info[8]

Important Considerations

• Keep your old number active until the new one is fully set up
• Update your number on important services:
  • Banking apps
  • Social media accounts
  • Two-factor authentication services
  • Google/Apple ID accounts
• Notify important contacts about your number change
• Some carriers offer one free number change per year