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Monday, October 28th, 2024 3:00 PM

Porting Phone Number

I am in the middle of porting my number off of Xfinity because of the awful service and poor customer service. I have been dealing with this for a week now and Xfinity won't take the lock off of my mobile number so I am unable to transfer it. I have managed to transfer one of my lines just not the other one. When I first started the port both of the number locks were showing as off. Once the first port completed they turned the number lock on. I have tried to unlock it through the app and it will not work. I have spoken with numerous customer services reps and I keep getting told different things. I went so far as to go into the store to remove the lock and verify my identity they told me to wait 24 hours and it would be unlocked. It has now been well over 24 hours and my mobile number is still locked. I have paid off the device as well as the bill and they still won't unlock the mobile number. This is becoming frustrating and aggravating. I just want to phone number unlocked so this nightmare can be over. I have filed a complain with both the BBB and FCC. Has anyone else dealt with this?

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22 days ago

@user_1qlwcw I am sorry for how your experience has made you feel. Are you trying to unlock a number or the phone you have with Xfinity?

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@XfinityDena​ It is the number lock. Their comment states that multiple times. I am having the same issue. I am about ready to get an attorney. My next bill will be due soon and I just paid everything off including my phone. I believe this is being done on purpose. 

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@XfinityDena​ My message was pretty clear. 

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Hi there, Why_2! We are happy to help further with your device. I understand that is frustrating to reach out multiple times and is not something we want happening. 

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17 days ago

I am literally in this same situation right now. Also, I am leaving for all the same reasons. I am going to try to visit a store and see if they can help. 

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After a long and frustrating process, I finally got my phone number unlocked after reporting Xfinity to the FCC and BBB. Despite having to verify my identity twice at the store and dealing with numerous customer service reps, they were illegally blocking my number from being ported. As soon as the number was unlocked, I immediately ported it to a new carrier. I have to say, my cell phone service is so much better now and the service is cheaper. [Edited: "Solicitation"]. If you owe money for a bill etc they still cannot legally block you from porting your number. 

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