How do I find out whether a phone number is in the Verizon network?

Question

I want to send a friend a vtext, but I don't know whether the number is a verizon network number.

naansalad · Accepted Answer

go to vzw.com/port

enter number

if you get that message

We�re sorry, our records do not indicate that you are porting to Verizon Wireless. Please contact your new service provider for status information

then its V number