How to know if a specific home phone number is available

[Kwker]

How can I find outif a specific phone home. number is available?  The number I want I have called and says it is not in service but Bell reps unable to help me get the number. Unable to speak with anyone otherthan generic call center

[WelshTerrier · Accepted solution]

Good Day.

Because a number is not in service, does not necessarily mean it is available to be re-assigned to another user account.

if you call Bell & you are wishing to add or change a number, you will be given a very selective choice for the locality that you live in, the area code for the locality, & the NNX codes. You will be allowed to choose from a list of numbers that are available.

Take care.

[Kwker]

Thanks.  Had a rep tell me the number I wanted was available then passed me along for connection and suddenly it was not available.  Not sure who to believe that is reason for my question.  I have other dealings with Bell and told things could happen then call back things did happen.  Thus my skepticism!  Could not get to a supervisor to tell me for sure.  Everyone I spoke to were in call centers of unknown location

[Tony B]

I would like to claim the home phone number that belonged to my parents (now deceased) from my childhood home.  I recently added a bell mobile service and would like to port my childhood home number to that service.  The number is not in service so it should be available, however I was unable to claim it during the process of adding the mobile service.   It would be great if Bell could help support claiming this number.   I am happy to provide any service address information that may help me claim this phone number.   It would have great sentimental value. 

[dks]

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, you can't claim a specific number from Bell. Please see the helpful reply with the green checkmark for more. 

[WelshTerrier]

Good Day & Welcome.

In you are wishing to add or change a number, you will be given a very selective choice for the locality that you live in, the area code for the locality, & the NNX codes. You will be allowed to choose from a list of numbers that are available. Bell may apply a one-time charge to change your existing home phone number.

For further assistance in changing your number, please contact Bell Customer Service. To make changes to your existing account call: 1 866 310-BELL (2355) or *611 from any Bell mobile device.

Take care.