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- Google Fi has implemented a Number Lock feature to fight illegal SIM swaps.
- This feature blocks your number from being transferred to another phone or to a new network.
The FCC announced new rules to protect consumers against illegal SIM swaps last year. Major US carriers have already adopted SIM protection features in line with these rules, and it’s now Google Fi‘s turn to offer this functionality.
Google Fi quietly announced a Number Lock feature (h/t: 9to5Google) to protect users against illegal SIM swaps. Enabling this feature means that you can’t transfer your phone number to another phone or port your number to a new network.