Symptoms
- AT&T indicates the number is with Google Voice instead of Republic Wireless
Environment
- Transferring number to AT&T from Republic Wireless
Resolution
If AT&T is recognizing the number as a Google Voice number then have AT&T put a 0 (zero) in front of your Republic number to make an 11-digit account number
Cause
- In some cases, AT&T incorrectly identifies Republic Wireless numbers as Google Voice numbers
Additional Notes
- Republic Wireless does not lock numbers from porting
- For additional validation, you can verify which carrier your number is with by using the Free Carrier Lookup Website
- For additional information on how to port your number away from Republic Wireless see How to Transfer Your Number from Republic Wireless
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