Don’t cancel your plan with your current carrier.
If you do, your current number can’t be transferred.
Your new carrier will handle everything necessary to transfer your number from your old carrier.
Obtain a SIM card from your new carrier.
If you’re receiving your SIM card by mail, you gotta activate it when you receive it.
You should be able to do this online or by phone.
Know the plan you want.
If you’re doing this online, choose the appropriate plan from the carrier’s website.
If you’re doing this by phone or in person, tell the sales rep which plan you want.
Provide the necessary information your new carrier needs to set up your account and transfer your phone number.
As of mid 2022.
Verizon pays the early termination fee up to $350 for new customers.
The fastest method is to go to a carrier storefront and complete the process in person.