# Number Porting Number porting is the process of moving your phone number(s) from one provider to another. This simplifies management, finances and overall monitoring of phone numbers for you and your business. The process of number porting can seem complex but ensuring the right steps are taken prior to proceeding allows the hassle to be taken entirely out of your hands and any inconvenience handled by us. While not the most entertaining subject, the importance of number porting cannot be understated. The process of number porting allows for the seamless transfer of your phone number(s) between providers and if done properly, will be completed with minimal business interruption. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://kb.hostednetwork.com.au/support/services/voice-over-ip-voip/number-porting.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.