Porting Numbers in 800.com
Porting allows you to move phone numbers between carriers while keeping your existing numbers active for your business. The Porting Numbers experience in 800.com lets you submit po
Porting allows you to move phone numbers between carriers while keeping your existing numbers active for your business. The Porting Numbers experience in 800.com lets you submit port requests, track progress, manage numbers, and view detailed carrier-level status—all in one place.
Accessing Port Requests
You can manage port requests at both the organization and account level:
- Organization level:
Organization → Number Management → Port Requests - Account level:
Number Management → Port Requests
From either location, you can create, view, and manage port requests based on your permissions.
Creating a Port Request
From the Port Requests page, you can initiate a new port request by completing the porting wizard and submitting the required information and documentation.
Once submitted, the port request appears in the Port Requests table.
Managing Port Requests
Port Requests Table
Existing port requests are displayed in a table view with the following columns:
- Request Name
The name entered during the port request. Selecting it opens the request details. - Numbers
Displays the total number of phone numbers included in the request. - Breakdown
Shows the carrier the numbers are being ported from.
If multiple carriers are involved, displays the number of carriers. - Created
The date the port request was created (MM/DD/YY). - Number Type(s)
Indicates whether the request includes Local, Toll-Free, or both. - Status
Displays the number of completed and pending ports.
If canceled, shows Canceled on MM/DD/YY. - Requested By
The user who submitted the port request.
Selecting any linked column value or clicking the row opens the request details.
Search, Filters, and Customization
- Search: Search across any column data
- Filters: Filter by breakdown, type, number type, and status
- Column Selection: Customize which columns appear in the table
Port Request Actions (Meatball Menu)
Each port request includes a meatball menu (⋮) with the following options:
- See Request Details – Opens the port request details page
- Contact Customer Support – Opens the Contact Support modal
- Cancel Port Request – Submits a cancellation request
Cancel Confirmation
When canceling, you’ll see:
Cancel Port Request?
This will cancel the port for all numbers in the request. Once canceled, the port will not proceed and you’ll need to submit a new request if you want to restart the process.
Buttons:
- Keep Request
- Cancel Request
Viewing Port Request Details
Selecting a port request opens the Port Request Details view, where you can see granular information about the request and each carrier involved.
Port Request Overview
The overview section includes:
- Breakdown
- Single carrier: carrier name
- Multiple carriers: number of carriers
- Created
- Date and time in the format:
Month DD, YYYY @ HH:MM AM/PM Timezone
(Example: July 31, 2025 @ 9:52 PM ET)
- Date and time in the format:
- Number Type(s)
- Local and/or Toll-Free
- Requested By
- User who submitted the request
- Person Authorizing Port
- Name entered on the Letter of Authorization (LOA)
Port Breakdown Section
Overall Breakdown
Shows:
- Total number of numbers in the request
- Numbers Complete
- Numbers Pending
If multiple carriers are included, totals also appear per carrier.
You can select:
- Total numbers
- Numbers complete
- Numbers pending
to view a per-carrier list of numbers in a slideout panel.
Number List Slideout
From the slideout panel, you can:
- View numbers by carrier
- Copy the list of numbers
- Export the list of numbers
- Select Manage Numbers to open:
- Account-level Number Management, or
- Organization-level Number Management
(based on where you accessed the port request)
By Carrier Breakdown
Each carrier included in the port request has its own detailed section.
Carrier Information
- Carrier / RespOrg
- Displays the carrier name
- For Toll-Free numbers with multiple RespOrgs, these appear as RespOrg1, RespOrg2, etc.
- Country
- Number Type
- Local and/or Toll-Free
- PIN Number (Local numbers only)
- Displays **** if entered during the wizard
- Allows adding or editing a PIN if missing or incorrect
Porting Documents
- Required Porting Documents
- Displays LOA status
- Supporting Documents
- Upload additional supporting documentation as needed
Estimated Completion
- Earliest Estimate
- Displays the estimated port completion date
Port Statuses & Next Steps
Each carrier displays a status with a public-facing explanation.
- Status: Submitted
Description: Your order has been received and is being processed by the losing carrier. Please allow up to 72 business hours for a response. - Status: Pending Carrier Approval
Description: Your order has been sent to the losing carrier for approval. Please allow up to 72 business hours. - Status: FOC (Firm Order Commitment)
Description: Your current service provider has approved the order. - Status: Pending Documents
Description: Additional documentation is required. Please contact Customer Support. - Status: Missing Requirements
Description: Some requirements are missing. Please contact Customer Support. - Status: Requested Supplement
Description: Changes triggered a new Local Service Request (LSR). Please allow up to 72 business hours. - Status: Requested Cancel
Description: We are working with the losing carrier to cancel your request. Please allow up to 24 business hours. - Status: Canceled
Description: Your port request has been canceled and numbers will not be moved. - Status: Complete
Description: Your port request has been successfully completed. - Status: Exception
Description: An error was identified. Please contact Customer Support. - Status: Snapback
Description: Numbers were returned to the original carrier due to an error. Please contact Customer Support.
Contacting Customer Support
You can contact support directly from the Port Requests page or from within a port request.
When you submit a message:
- A support request is created
- Subject: Port Request Assistance
- Details include: Account Name, CSID, and your message
Key Things to Know
- Port requests can include multiple carriers
- Each carrier is tracked independently
- Number lists can be copied or exported
- PINs can be edited for local numbers
- Canceling a request stops all ports in that request
- Support is available directly from the porting experience
Need Help?
If you have questions or more assistance, reach out to our support team by email: support@800.com.