Canada Number Porting
Portable Number Types
| Type | Portable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local | Yes | Requires local address and account number on LOA |
| Mobile | Yes | Same requirements as local numbers |
| Toll-Free | Yes | Same requirements as local numbers |
Required Documents
All Number Types (Local / Mobile / Toll-Free)
- ☐ LOA (Letter of Authorization) — Must include local address and account number with current provider
- ☐ Latest Invoice — Most recent invoice from the current provider
Porting Timeline
| Number Type | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| Local | 1–7 business days |
| Mobile | 1–7 business days |
| Toll-Free | 1–7 business days |
Timeline varies depending on multiple factors including your current carrier's responsiveness and order complexity.
Notes
- Canada has one of the simpler porting processes — just LOA + latest invoice for all number types
- Canada shares the +1 dialing code with the United States but has its own separate porting process and carrier landscape
- Mobile numbers are explicitly supported for porting, which is not the case in all countries
- Ensure the local address and account number on the LOA match your current carrier's records exactly
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