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Source: https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/3\/17\/22983428\/t-mobile-number-transfer-pin-port-number-sim-swap-protection<\/a>
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T-Mobile will be adding a new layer of security to its port-out process with the addition of a PIN, according to the company. According to The T-Mo Report<\/em><\/a>, which obtained an internal document, the new number transfer procedure would require users to obtain a six-digit PIN from T-Mobile\u2019s app or site and provide it when attempting to change their number to a different provider, which could make it harder for bad actors to steal phone numbers in \u201cSIM swapping\u201d attacks.<\/p>\n

In a statement to The Verge<\/em>, T-Mobile Media Relations confirmed the company is \u201cputting Number Transfer PINs in place to add an additional layer of security to protect customers from unauthorized port outs. These PINs will be put in place soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to The T-Mo Report<\/em>, the process will only be available to postpaid customers to start, not including people signed up through the Lifeline program. <\/p>\n

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