West Central Wireless no longer sells service under that name. Here is where West Central Wireless numbers went and who holds the account number and transfer PIN now.
Account Number
West Central Wireless sold to Verizon and discontinued its mobile wireless operations. There is no West Central account number left to port out of — ask Verizon for the account number.
Transfer PIN
Request the transfer PIN from Verizon. West Central Wireless no longer issues them.
This is a brief overview of West Central Wireless 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 West Central Wireless account number and transfer PIN.
West Central Wireless Contact Info
Customer Service: 1-800-695-9016
Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30AM – 7:00PM | Saturday: 9:00AM – 6:00PM | Sunday: CLOSED (CST)
- Tech support: West Central Wireless no longer operates a support line.
What network does West Central Wireless use?
West Central Wireless owns and operates its own towers inside its home service area, so at home you are on West Central Wireless’s own network, not a national one. Outside that area your phone roams onto AT&T or Verizon, depending on the area and the plan, which is the coverage that applies when you travel. See which coverage map applies.
West Central Wireless Porting Instructions
To port from West Central Wireless the customer must have the account number, this can be found on the customer’s bill or you can call West Central Wireless customer service.
West Central Wireless uses their own towers inside their home area, outside of this area customers will be roaming.
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Check coverage before you port
West Central Wireless owns and operates towers in its own service area and roams onto a national network outside it, so your coverage depends on where you actually use the phone. Inside the home area you are on West Central Wireless’s own network. Outside it, check the national maps: 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.
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West Central Wireless and Right Wireless file under one FCC registration
West Central Wireless was operated by C.T. Cube, L.P. of Texas, which had filed with the FCC under the same registration since 1997 — one of the longer-running registrations in its category. The same registration also covered Right Wireless. West Central stopped providing cellular service on August 31 2023, and the customer-inquiries line it carried on file with the FCC no longer connects.
Where West Central Wireless customers usually go next
West Central Wireless uses more than one network (AT&T and Verizon). Which one your line runs on depends on the SIM you were issued, so check your IMEI with the new carrier before you switch. Dial *#06# to get it.
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Questions about West Central Wireless
Is West Central Wireless still in service?
No. West Central Wireless no longer operates as a carrier — it was acquired.
Where did West Central Wireless customers go?
Accounts moved to Verizon Postpaid. If your line still works, it is a Verizon Postpaid account now, and that is who you request an account number and transfer PIN from.
Can I still get an account number and transfer PIN from West Central Wireless?
No. There is no West Central Wireless support line to call. If the number still works, it belongs to whichever carrier took the account over, and you request the transfer details from them.
What happened to West Central Wireless phone numbers?
A number that was still active when the account transferred stayed with the new carrier. A number on a cancelled account was released back into the pool and cannot be recovered.
Cite this page
Port-out details last confirmed with West Central Wireless on 30 September 2026.
Best Cellular. “West Central Wireless: Accurate 2026 Answers,” BestCellular.com. https://bestcellular.com/west-central-wireless/
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