port in existing phone number with iTalkBB

I recently got relocated to Boston. Having used my old home phone number for years, I really hope to keep my phone number. After looking around, I found iTalkBB. They are running a promotion at $299 for 14 months. With code 953110, one can knock another $10 off. My existing Verizon basic local service cost me $24.99 a month plus $5 or so for taxes and fees. It is really a no-brainer. I signed up with iTalkBB and the number transfer went quite smoothly.

Here is what I did:

1. I first tried to sign up on-line at iTalkBB.com. However, I found that my area code is not listed in their sign up page. So I called their customer service at 1-877-italkbb (1-877-842-5522) to sign up via phone instead. It turned out that it didn't matter. I could use any area code at the time of sign up.
2. Three days later, I received my phone adapter via UPS. Since my broadband Internet was already set up, I simply plugged in the adapter as instructed and connected my regular phone to it. After a couple of minutes, I heard dial tone and the phone was ready to use.
3. I followed the example here and filled out the form that was sent to my email from iTalkBB. Using my fax machine that was just connected to the adapter (yes, it supports fax too), I faxed the signed form and the cover page of my last Verizon bill to 512-637-1451.
4. Two days later, I received a notification email saying my number transfer request had been submitted. Meanwhile I could log in to my italkBB web account and check the progress at the "DID PORT IN" tab.
5. Two weeks later, I received another email notifying my number transfer had completed. The temporary number that I was assigned to at sign-up time became void. I tested my old number. It worked fine.
6. I called Verizon to close my old home line.
   

There are more instructions on number transfer at:
http://www2.italkbb.com/bb/enu/enu_support.asp#01
http://www2.italkbb.com/bb/enu/enu_support_03.asp