Do I own my cell phone number?

Do I own my cell phone number?

You do not own the phone number but you rent it from your carrier. You have limited rights to your phone number and it varies from country to country.

Is cell phone number confidential?

You might think your Social Security or bank account numbers are the most sensitive digits in your life. … But unlike your Social Security number, you're far less likely to keep your cell phone number a secret — otherwise nobody can contact you!

Can I keep my company mobile number?

If you're switching service providers and remaining in the same geographic area, you can keep your existing phone number. This process – often referred to as phone number porting – can be done between wireline, IP and wireless providers.