Just a thought. I believe the wireless carriers will have to make your number available to you by November. THen you will be able to change to any provider you choose at anytime. I think youmay see more and bigger offers to lock in with carriers as they scramble to keep or enitce business from their competitors. Something to think about before you commit to 2 years with a carrier. Also if you have a dual nam phone you should be able to have 2 numbers and get 2 bonuses.