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Old May 2, 2019, 5:12 am
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der_saeufer
 
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Assuming the number is eligible for GV (i.e. bandwidth.com exists in the rate center), you can do it, but it's a pain. Because you can't have Fi and GV on the same account, you need two Google accounts. We'll call the one you use Fi with "A" and the other "B".
  1. Cancel Fi. When cancelling, have the number ported to GV.
  2. Once the number is ported to GV with account A, transfer it to account B.
  3. Sign back up for Fi with account A and request a new number.
Alternatively, cancel Fi and port to GV, then just sign up for Fi with account B as a new customer.

You're then able to use both numbers by logging your phone into both accounts.
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