How to Change Your Phone Number on Android

This article explains two ways to change the number on your Android without having to buy a new phone.

Change Your Phone Number by Changing Your SIM Card

The first and one of the simplest methods requires you to get an entirely new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. The SIM card carries all the information tying your phone service to your provider. This includes your phone number and other important account info. As such, you can change your phone number by inserting a new SIM card that's tied to a different phone number.

This is an easier method if you’re using an unlocked phone that can be used on multiple networks, as you can simply order a SIM card from a new provider and then insert it into the phone. If you order a new SIM card from your current provider or if you’re using a phone with an eSIM, then you’ll need to speak with a customer service representative to change the phone number.

Change Your Phone Number by Calling Your Service Provider

The second method you can use to change your phone number is to contact your service provider. Most people will find this is the best way to go.

Depending on your carrier, you may be able to change your number online—for example, Verizon lets you change your number in your account settings. However, the availability of that option can vary greatly; T-Mobile makes you contact them to change your number.

To complete the process, simply contact your service provider on a different device, tell them you need to change your number, and then provide a reason for the change. Pretty much any reason will do, like saying you get a lot of spam calls, or even just because you moved. The representative will then walk you through the process and change your phone number.

There might be a fee associated with editing your phone number. For instance, it costs to change your AT&T number if it's been 30 days or longer since activation.

How Do You Change Your Phone Number on Your Phone?

There are two primary ways to change your phone number on your Android phone. It should be noted that some phones allow you to change the number listed in the Settings app. However, while you can edit the number in this field, it will not change your number with your provider. As such, you’ll still need to use one of the two methods listed above.