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Port your number in Canada

Looking to switch carriers in Canada? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between Rogers, Bell, Telus and Freedom Mobile.

How the process works

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Porting enabled for wireless subscribers; availability was phased by region in 2007

Technical Switch

The migration is overseen by CRTC using the NPAC-based portability database used by authorized users for routing/rating/billing.

Service Benchmarks

Mobile Timing

Downtime

Minimal

Market Intel

Coverage Scope Wireless (and wireline) number portability; geographic limitations apply (LIR/POI model) in Canadian framework

Regulator CRTC

Consumer Fees Standardized

Major Networks

Rogers

Bell

Telus

Freedom Mobile

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Expert Guidance

Portability may be constrained by local interconnection regions; validate edge cases for small exchanges and independent telcos.

Common Questions

Is number porting possible in Canada?

Yes, Canada currently has Y status for number portability, covering Wireless (and wireline) number portability; geographic limitations apply (LIR/POI model) in Canadian framework services.

How long will I be without service during the switch?

The maximum allowed service interruption is typically , with the total process usually taking .