http://www.tuaw.com/2012/09/13/switching-to-verizon-tips-from-our-readers/
"TUAW readers Patrick McCarron and Jeffrey Vargas point out that Verizon has a 14-day return window. This allows you to delay porting your number, meaning you can test the service before switching fully.
Chris Kapusta adds, "If you're not one to just jump in the water before checking for sharks, you can have Verizon assign a new number, and once you're satisfied with the service, port your AT&T line at a later date. There should not be a charge for doing this."
He points out that you should not cancel your AT&T service directly. Allow it to switch over automatically as part of your port. "If you cancel before the port is done, your number is gone forever."
He suggests you make sure you know your AT&T billing password, and ensure that your contact information is up to date. This information must match what you give to Verizon, or the port will fail. Luckily, Verizon (and most carriers) offer a dedicated porting support team. If something does go wrong along the way, they have experts that can help."
Good tip especially if you are not too keen in losing your unlimited data from AT&T.
"TUAW readers Patrick McCarron and Jeffrey Vargas point out that Verizon has a 14-day return window. This allows you to delay porting your number, meaning you can test the service before switching fully.
Chris Kapusta adds, "If you're not one to just jump in the water before checking for sharks, you can have Verizon assign a new number, and once you're satisfied with the service, port your AT&T line at a later date. There should not be a charge for doing this."
He points out that you should not cancel your AT&T service directly. Allow it to switch over automatically as part of your port. "If you cancel before the port is done, your number is gone forever."
He suggests you make sure you know your AT&T billing password, and ensure that your contact information is up to date. This information must match what you give to Verizon, or the port will fail. Luckily, Verizon (and most carriers) offer a dedicated porting support team. If something does go wrong along the way, they have experts that can help."
Good tip especially if you are not too keen in losing your unlimited data from AT&T.