switching carrier

[spanky]

If I switch carrier can I use my same sin card and keep my existing phone number ?

[Syaoran · Accepted solution]

You can keep your phone number but you will need a new SIM card.  If you switch in-store, they will port your number to the new SIM easily enough for you.  

[Syaoran · Accepted solution]

You can keep your phone number but you will need a new SIM card.  If you switch in-store, they will port your number to the new SIM easily enough for you.  

[zaceryusa]

Sure , you can do that .but it is better to change a new phone number .

[NFtoBC]

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@zaceryusa wrote:

Sure , you can do that .but it is better to change a new phone number .

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Why? My whole circle of family, friends and acquaintances know my current number.