Things to do when changing cell phone providers

1. Verify phone is unlocked with current provider which takes about 2 days
2. Verify account number and transfer pin. If you have moved, the zip code that was on the credit card you used to set up the account with the current provider may be different then your current zip code. This can affect the verification process.
3. Porting phone number to new provider can happen the same day
4. After phone number has been ported you need to call the new provider to set up you regular visual voice mail.

I ended up using a number on google voice so I wouldn't be without a phone. Texting worked fine but everything I tried to do without contacting the new provider did not work to set up voice mail on the phone.

Everyone was really nice. Phone wait times were a lot less in the morning during the week.