The Process of Porting Telephone Numbers

 The Local Number Portability mandate of 2003 set provisions for a consumer's right to keep an existing telephone number when switching service providers. The action was motivated in part by consumer complaints and the FCC's desire to address non-competitive practices within the industry. The LNP covers portability within the same geographical area and applies to wireline, wireless and VoIp services. Porting your telephone number only takes a few steps and usually goes into affect the same day you place the order. Contact your new service...

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What Is the Verizon ESN?

 A Verizon electronic serial number, or ESN, is a unique number assigned to mobile phones that helps identify the validity of the device. Verizon verifies the ESN every time a call is placed or a phone is activated. According to the Telecommunications Industry Association, phones manufactured in the mid-2000s began transitioning from the use of ESNs to a newer Mobile Equipment IDentifier (MEID) standard. A Verizon cellphone's ESN is a permanent number assigned to that device by the manufacturer. Verizon confirms the legitimacy of each mobile...

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My Verizon Phone Wants to Dial When I Am Listening to VCast

VCast is Verizon's content service that customers can use to download music, videos and other media. If your phone wants to dial contacts while you're listening to VCast, you may have a software issue that requires attention. Depending on the cause of your problem, you may be able to resolve the issue without contacting customer service. When your Verizon phone wants to dial while you're listening to VCast, perform a soft reset. The phone may be caught up in a temporary process that may be prompting it to auto-dial. A soft reset can possibly stop...

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Free Verizon Wireless Ringtones

Verizon Wireless owns the America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 55 million cell phone customers. Verizon Wireless operates the second-largest wireless telecommunications network in America, based on total cell phone customers. And Verizon Wireless still continues to increase its market share of the postpaid retail market segment. Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Vodafone Group (NYSE and LSE: VOD) and Verizon Communications...

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Connecting With Verizon Wireless Broadband

Verizon wireless broadband allows you to do the same thing as can be done with land lines. Initially, the speed in which data was transferred was a major stumbling block. Wireless phones were able to access the internet in the same speed that dial up modems could do. Because of their new technology, Verizon wireless broadband enjoys true broadband speeds. You are able to sign on to the internet faster and there are several different ways to...

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Cingular Wireless Vs. Verizon Wireless

As a first time buyer, you have the choice of getting a "Pay-as-you-go" plan, where you buy a phone and a "bucket" of minutes. Let's jus say that you basically pay for just the minutes you use and nothing else. Minutes are typically $0.10 and with Cingular, there are basically two different Pay-as-you-Go plans - one where you get free mobile-to-mobile calls and rollover for $29.99 for 200 minutes (lowest plan) with no commitment (up to $69.99...

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Activation Instructions For Verizon Cell Phones

We are providing this guide for both new and existing customers of Verizon Wireless. The following instructions are specific for those who use Verizon Wireless. Step 1: Remove the battery out of your Verizon cell phone and locate the ESN number, which is on the sticker under the battery. The number you are looking for is either noted as an ESN number or a HEX number and is located in the back of the phone under the battery. Step 2: Once...

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3G and 4G For No Contract Verizon Wireless Phones

Verizon Wireless Phones come in a variety of makes and models, most running on 3G technology even as the carrier is busying installing their 4G network. BlackBerry Cell Phones for Verizon are among the most popular of brands available, with a feature set that defines it as, more properly speaking, a smartphone. 2G technology is the most widely used network technology for mobile phones. More than 80% of cellular phone users around the world...

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