Eligibility:

• To move your phone number over to our network, the phone's original account must still be active with the other provider
• Some phone service providers require a phone to be paid in full before you can move its number to another network — check with your current provider for their policy
• Have the following information about the phone number you want to transfer:
  • Account owner's full name
  • Carrier company's name
  • Account number with that provider
  • Password or PIN for the account with that provider - Some providers require a porting PIN, check with your current provider for their requirements
  • The phone number
• If you plan to bring your own device to a UScellular account, you can learn more here.
• A credit check may be required.
• Existing accounts must be current to add a new line.

If you need to transfer data from an existing device or are trading in a device:

• Click here for instructions on transferring phone content (texts, pictures, contacts, apps, etc ) from one device to another
• Devices being returned or traded-in must be in good working condition and unlocked by removing the passcode:
  • To disable passcode on Android devices, please refer to our Device Tutorials for your specific device
  • For Apple devices, you should also disable "Find my iPhone/Find my iPad". View instructions.
• If you've installed any apps, be prepared to reinstall them on your new device
  Please note: U.S. Cellular is not responsible for charges related to application installation

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