The number you are porting must be active with your current service provider. The port-in process typically takes a few hours to complete, but could take as long as 2 business days or longer for landlines. If your TracFone service remains inactive over 30 days, you will lose your telephone number.
Collections & Your Credit. As far as Daveâs credit reports are concerned, these debts canât be reported forever. Collection accounts may be reported for seven years plus 180 day s from the original date of delinquency â the date he first fell behind with the original creditor.
Youâre dealing with two different time limits here â a statute of limitations (how long you are legally obligated to pay the bill) and how long the credit bureaus can report it (seven years and 180 days after the original account went late). You can find more information here: Does Your Old Debt Have an Expiration Date?