FairPoint Communications Account Number, PIN & Port Out

FairPoint Communications does not require a password by default (unless customer manually sets a password for account security). If there was a password set by customer, you will need to verify that the password matches before submitting port request. Because FairPoint Communications does not require a password, you can use, "0000" if the receiving carrier needs a PIN or password to port the number in.

This is a brief overview of FairPoint Communications and how to get the information you will need if you wish to port your phone number out to a different company. You can use the information below to get your FairPoint Communications account number and transfer PIN.

FairPoint Communications Contact Info

Customer Service: 1-866-984-2001
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM (EST)

  • Tech Support: 1-800-240-5019

FairPoint Communications Porting Instructions

FairPoint Communications does not require a password by default (unless a customer manually sets a password for account security). If there was a password set by customer, you will need to verify that the password matches before submitting port request. Because FairPoint Communications does not require a password, you can use “0000” if the receiving carrier needs to enter a PIN or password to port the number in.

FairPoint is now part of Consolidated Communications. They offer landline service and internet solutions.

Cannot find your carrier? Browse the full list of US carriers and MVNOs.

FairPoint Communications does not publish which network it runs on. Reference card showing where to get the FairPoint Communications account number and transfer PIN.
FairPoint Communications does not publish which network it runs on.

Check coverage before you port

We have not confirmed which national network FairPoint Communications uses, and we do not guess. Ask them before you port, then check that network’s map: Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T.

Your right to keep the number is federal, not a carrier policy. The rule is the FCC’s: Portability: Keeping Your Phone Number When Changing Service Providers.

Working a counter? The FairPoint Communications transfer PIN lookup puts these steps on one screen and texts them to the customer.

Where FairPoint Communications customers usually go next

We have not independently confirmed which network FairPoint Communications uses, so check your IMEI against the new carrier’s compatible device list before you switch. Dial *#06# to get it.

AT&TSame network, no compatibility risk
T-MobileSame network, no compatibility risk
VerizonSame network, no compatibility risk
Compare every carrierAll 228 US carriers and MVNOs

Some links above are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you switch through them, at no cost to you. We recommend by network compatibility first, not by what pays most.

Check FairPoint Communications before you switch

Two free tools. No sign-up, nothing stored on our side.

Other carriers we track

Account numbers, transfer PINs and port-out steps for other carriers in the database.

See which network all 228 US carriers use · Open the transfer PIN lookup

Ready to make the switch?

Five steps, about ten minutes, and you keep your number. No carrier is allowed to charge you to leave.
See the 5 steps