Q :? When you switch to VoIP, you can keep your unpublished and unlisted number
A: Generally, yes. By default, VoIP providers do not list the numbers when they release them, so if you have a new number one VoIP company, it will be unlisted unless you specifically add to directories. Except for the numbers currently carrying a DSL account, you can move an existing phone number of traditional service to a VoIP service without problems. However, keeping your unlisted VoIP number can be a bit more complicated when you transfer from a traditional telephone service.
Listing is managed by your home phone company, so if your number is currently unlisted, be sure to tell the company that you want the number to remain unlisted when you bring it to your new VoIP service. Most traditional phone providers have an option to remain unlisted when you port your number, but it is managed on their end, not the new VoIP provider. If you have questions about your specific number, try to contact your current phone provider and your new VoIP provider to be sure that your number will remain private. If your main concern is the commercialization of telephone calls, you can also consider adding your phone number to the National Do Not Call Registry to prevent telemarketers from calling you at home.
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