How long does it take to switch from Verizon to AT&T?
Although one may have to make plans for it properly, overall switching from Verizon to AT&T Internet is rather easy if one is informed of the processes to follow. This is a detailed, step-by-step guide to the usual changeover times and the associated actions at every level.
Preparing To Switch
Before you can switch, you'll need to take a few preparatory steps.
- Ensure that you owe Verizon any amount of money that should be paid before you are released from any liabilities. This can add time if you have to wait for a final bill.
- Ensure that your current phone is compatible with the AT&T network bands. At times you may require another phone and this is where the phone insurance comes in handy.
- Ensure you sync any data on your current phone that you wish to transfer to the new phone You may need to transfer contacts, photos, etc. This may take a while depending on the amount of data to be transferred.
- Compare AT&T plans and determine which plan offers the most suitable data and usage for you. This step can take between 1-3 hours depending on the amount of time spent in plan comparison.
Porting Your Number
The longest time in the process of porting from one carrier to another is the transferring of the existing cell phone number. Here are the steps involved.
1. If your current phone is not compatible with the plan, get a new phone and plan from AT&T. Minimum service time should be 1-2 hours when enrolling for a new service.
2. Ask for your number transfer from Verizon to AT&T. AT&T will submit the request to the port once service is started At this point, AT&T will forward the request to the port.
3. In this case, the number port request goes to Verizon. Verizon then releases your number, this process may take up to 1-3 business days in normal circumstances.
4. Your number Ports and gets activated on the AT&T network. This final part of the port usually takes a short time unless there is a problem or an error is encountered.
5. Get confirmation from AT&T within the next 4-24 hours that number porting is done. Then your phone shall be capable of operating to the optimum on AT&T’s network.
So in total, you should anticipate the whole process to be anywhere between 2-5 days if your number is released and ported by Verizon quickly. Most of the waiting time is because ports are not processed on weekends or during holidays.
Canceling Verizon Service
The last step is if the number is registered under your name, then you should cancel the Verizon account once you port over to the AT&T network.
You are likely to receive a bill from Verizon after you end your subscription, which is your duty to pay. It should be proportional to the last day of service you provided them. Verizon will also send mail return envelopes for any leased equipment that must be returned by mail.
Wrapping Up Loose Ends
After you are all set up with AT&T and have canceled Verizon, here are a few last loose ends to wrap up: After you are all set up with AT&T and have canceled Verizon, here are a few last loose ends to wrap up:
- Return any leased Verizon devices using the return kits to you that have been provided. Otherwise, Verizon may charge you for any unreturned equipment in this case.
- Carry forward all auto-pay options you had with Verizon to your new AT&T bill. It ensures that there will be no problems with payment later on.
- Double-check your last Verizon bill as well as the first bill from AT&T to make sure that no issues arise and to make sure that both companies are billing you correctly.
That is why the whole process of number transferring, starting the new service, canceling the old one, and finishing all the remaining details has several sub-processes. However, if you plan for up to 1 week and ensure that each of the procedures is properly followed, the transition from Verizon to AT&T can be smooth and have you on the new network before the planned time.
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