What do I need to jump from the Big Four to an alternative carrier?
(Android Central)

Making the change to an alternative carrier can save you money and give you better service, but you need to know a few things before you do it. When you port out your number and switch away from one of the Big Four to a carrier that might work better for you, nothing is hard. You either click a few buttons online and enter a few details or make a phone call from someone else`s phone and a person on the other end clicks their buttons. But it`s not something you want to go in blind and learn from regretful mistakes. Trust us, we`ve been there. The good news is that you already know what you need to do and only need to ask yourself the right questions. We can help. Here`s a list of the things you need to get sorted before you make the jump. A phone Some alternative carriers will sell you a new phone, but most likely you don`t need one. The phone you`re using now will probably work! You need to know what type of network and what frequencies your phone supports. That information mi...