Port Your Phone Numbers to CallScaler, No Fee

Transfer your existing tracking numbers, business lines, and toll-free numbers from any carrier or call tracking provider. Keep every number your customers already know while gaining CallScaler's full platform: call flows, AI summaries, recording, and attribution.

The bottom line

Last updated: May 2026

CallScaler ports any local or toll-free phone number from any US carrier or call tracking provider. The process is fully managed. You submit the numbers and your carrier invoice. CallScaler handles all paperwork and carrier coordination. Most local ports complete in 7 to 14 business days, toll-free in 3 to 5 days. There is no downtime during transfer, and once complete, numbers immediately gain access to call flows, AI summaries, recording, and full attribution. CallScaler does not charge a port-in fee, while many call tracking providers charge $5 to $25 per number.

Curran Van Waarde
Written by Curran Van Waarde, Founder, CallScaler

Quick facts about Number Porting

Port-in fee
Free
Port-out fee
$10/number (industry standard)
Local port timeline
7 to 14 business days
Toll-free port timeline
3 to 5 business days
Downtime
Zero
Bulk porting
Unlimited per batch

In-depth guide to Number Porting

Why port your numbers instead of getting new ones?

Your phone numbers are embedded in your marketing: printed on mailers, listed in Google Business profiles, saved in customer contacts, and running in active ad campaigns. Changing numbers means updating every touchpoint and losing calls from people who have your old number. Porting lets you keep the numbers your audience already knows while gaining CallScaler's full platform for tracking, routing, and intelligence.

Switching from another call tracking provider

Migrating from CallRail, CallTrackingMetrics, Ringba, or another platform? Here is what the switch looks like:

  • Submit your numbers and upload your latest invoice from the current provider
  • CallScaler handles all carrier paperwork and communication
  • Your numbers continue working on the old provider until the port completes
  • Once ported, configure call flows, enable AI summaries, and set up attribution
  • No calls are lost during the transition. It is a seamless handoff
Numbers list with each tracking number tagged by source, post-port and ready for CallScaler's call flows
Numbers list with each tracking number tagged by source, post-port and ready for CallScaler's call flows

What happens behind the scenes during a port

When you submit a port request, CallScaler generates a Letter of Authorization (LOA) and sends it to the losing carrier along with your account verification details. The losing carrier validates the request, schedules a port date, and coordinates with CallScaler's carrier partner (SignalWire) to transfer the number at the scheduled time. The entire process happens without any service interruption to the phone number.

Tips for a smooth port

Avoid common delays with these best practices:

  • Make sure the name on your carrier account matches what you submit in the port request
  • Do not cancel your old service before the port completes. The number must be active to transfer
  • Upload a recent invoice (within the last 30 days) for fastest verification
  • If porting from a call tracking provider, check if they require a separate port-out request
  • For toll-free numbers, have your RespOrg ID ready if your carrier provides one
  • Submit all numbers for the same carrier in one batch to streamline processing

Porting numbers for agencies and networks

Agencies migrating client portfolios can port hundreds of numbers simultaneously. Each number tracks independently in the dashboard, so you can monitor progress across all clients. Because CallScaler numbers start at $0.50 a month on Pro, the cost savings from switching often pay for themselves within the first billing cycle. Many agencies port numbers in phases. Start with one client to validate the process, then migrate the rest.

After the port: what to set up first

Once your numbers are live on CallScaler, here is the recommended setup order:

  • Configure call flows for each number, set forwarding destinations, whisper messages, and business hours
  • Enable call recording and AI transcription for automatic call summaries
  • Set up attribution by assigning each number to its traffic source or campaign
  • Install the DNI snippet on your website if any ported numbers are used for web tracking
  • Connect integrations like Google Sheets or webhooks to push call data to your existing tools
Call flow editor with Greeting, Forward, and Voicemail steps wired to a ported tracking number
Call flow editor with Greeting, Forward, and Voicemail steps wired to a ported tracking number

How it works

A straightforward four-step process with dedicated support at every stage.

  1. Submit Your Numbers

    Enter the phone numbers you want to port into CallScaler. Local, toll-free, and vanity numbers are all supported. Upload your latest carrier invoice for verification.

  2. We Handle the Paperwork

    CallScaler submits your port request to the losing carrier. We handle the LOA (Letter of Authorization) and all carrier coordination so you don't have to chase anyone.

  3. Track Progress in Real Time

    Monitor every port request from your dashboard. See status updates, estimated completion dates, and message our team directly from the port conversation thread.

  4. Numbers Go Live

    Once the port completes, your numbers are instantly active on CallScaler. Calls route through your configured call flows with recording, attribution, and AI summaries from day one.

Port In tab with Letter of Authorization download, file upload drop zones, and confirmation checkboxes
Port In tab with Letter of Authorization download, file upload drop zones, and confirmation checkboxes

Key capabilities

Everything you need for a seamless number transfer.

Port Any Number Type

Local numbers, toll-free (800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844), and vanity numbers from any US carrier or call tracking provider.

Fast Turnaround

Most ports complete in 7-14 business days. Toll-free numbers often port in as little as 3-5 business days.

Real-Time Status Tracking

See exactly where each port stands: submitted, in progress, scheduled, or completed. No guessing, no calling your old carrier.

Conversation Threads

Communicate with our porting team directly from your dashboard. Upload documents, ask questions, and get updates in one thread.

Zero Downtime Transfer

Numbers transfer seamlessly with no interruption to incoming calls. Your callers never know anything changed.

Bulk Porting

Porting 10 numbers or 1,000, the process is the same. Submit them all at once and track each one individually.

Number porting compared

ProviderPort-in feeLocal port timeToll-free port timeBulk porting
CallScalerFree7 to 14 days3 to 5 daysYes
CallRailFree7 to 14 days3 to 5 daysYes
WhatConverts$5/number7 to 14 days3 to 5 daysYes
CallTrackingMetrics$10/number10 to 21 days5 to 10 daysYes

Pricing as of May 2026. Competitor fees pulled from public docs and support articles. Port-out fees are industry standard ~$10/number across all providers.

Who ports numbers to CallScaler?

Any business switching from another call tracking provider or wanting to add tracking capabilities to existing business lines.

  • Agencies migrating clients from CallRail, CallTrackingMetrics, or Marchex
  • Pay-per-call networks consolidating numbers from multiple carriers
  • Businesses adding call tracking to their existing phone numbers
  • Multi-location companies centralizing numbers onto one platform

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Number Porting.

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