Why was my port request rejected?
Reasons for Port Request Rejection
While most numbers are portable, there are certain common reasons why a port request may be initially rejected by the carrier losing the numbers. In almost all cases, the rightful owner of the phone number can resolve the issues that lead to initial port request rejections, allowing the porting process to move forward.
To ensure a smooth porting process and minimize the risk of rejection, it is important to make sure that the information provided by you matches exactly with what your current carrier has on file. Verifying this information beforehand with your current carrier is highly recommended. The most effective way to minimize the likelihood of port rejection is to acquire a Customer Service Record (CSR) from your current carrier.
Let's have a look at some of common reasons for a port request rejection
Data Mismatch
In most cases, porting process requires submitting a Letter of Authorization (LOA) or Customer Authorization Agent Appointment (CAAA) form. If the information submitted on these forms is different from the CSR with your carrier, the port request will be rejected. In order to ensure a port request’s likely success, the information on the Letter of Authorization (LOA) – particularly the authorized user, service address, and zip code – should exactly match the information on the CSR.
Inactive number
In order to port a phone number to a new carrier, it must be currently active and in service with the existing provider. The porting process requires the number to be associated with an active account in order to transfer it to a new carrier.
Invalid/Wrong Account PIN
PIN information is required to port a wireless number. Please note that the PIN is sometimes the last four digits of the account holder’s Social Security Number.
Incorrect/Missing Account Number
An account number is a unique identifier assigned to you by your phone number provider. Most VoIP phone number providers are a reseller and they have different account number than the original. Any mismatch in the account number can lead to the rejection of the port request.
Unsettled Outstanding fee with your current carrier
This is usually an unpaid amount that you owe to your current carrier. This could be unpaid bills or port away charges.
Unsupported Rate Center
A rate center is a geographical area used by a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) to organize the boundaries for local calling, billing and assigning of phone numbers. Regrettably, there are some regions from which KrispCall's carrier can't port the phone numbers.
Unauthorized Signature
This means that the person authorized to make changes on the account is not the person who signed the Letter of Authorization (LOA).
Locked Google Voice Account
Google Voice numbers are locked by default to prevent unauthorized porting. If you are porting a Google Voice number, you must unlock it before they can be ported out.
Updated on: 04/12/2024
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