Porting number that is connected to edge plan?

I have a Family plan that consists of two lines. I would like to port out one of the lines to a different carrier. This line is on an Edge plan at which I have a remaining payoff balance of $400 which will be covered by a prepaid card I will get from the new carrier. My question is: after the port, I will have that remaining balance until I receive the prepaid card to pay it off which will take 6-8 weeks (according to the details of the carrier.) How will this affect the remaining line if I'm not able to pay the balance right away? Will this suspend service for the whole account if the ported line balance is not fully satisfied?

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naansalad

you balance will be due on bill when you get after port out ...doesn't matter if you receive card from new carrier 4-6 weeks or later ...paying late your vzw bill will get late fee charged and can suspend account as non payment if paid too late...but you might have option to make payment arrangement if available after getting bill .

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naansalad

DigitalCreation

So, I would have to front the $400 that way my account is not suspended for late payment on the ported line?

Tidbits

Correct you have to pay it off first and you get reimbursed by the other carrier weeks later.

DigitalCreation

Well, that would have been predicament. Looks like I will have to wait a few more months to switch. Sad days!

Verizon_Support

DigitalCreation why would you want to leave? We would be very sad to see you go. Lets work together and keep those lines from having separation anxiety.
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