The account you are transferring your Google Voice number to has to be a Google account as well. Click on the link below to get started.
1. You click through four bullet points acknowledging you understand what is involved in transferring your account before you are presented with the link to go through the actual transfer.
Only mobile numbers can be ported to Google Voice. When you go through the porting process, you will know if your mobile number can be ported or not. You cannot port landline to Google Voice at this time. A work around for this is to port your landline to a mobile service like AT&T GoPhone. Then port the number from AT&T GoPhone to Google Voice. However, this work around does not work for all landline numbers.
How do I get a Google Voice number? Sign up for a Google Voice number is free and open to anyone living in the US. This guide will show you how to sign up for your Google Voice number.
Step 1. Go to http://www.google.com/voice
If you already have a Google account, just log on and skip to step 4. If not, click on “Signup” link to begin.
Google is now allowing you to delete your Google Voice number. There are some important points you need to know before you go deleting your number.