Can I use my phone number from my tracfone?

If I buy a iPhone, can I transfer my phone number from my current phone, which is a Tracfone (prepaid)?

Yes you can but your new carrier will have to make the request to port it:
http://www.ehow.com/facts_6144672_can-tracfone-number-another-service_.html

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