HT201269 How will my phone number switch over?

Hello, I am going to receive a new iPhone 4 to replace my old iPhone because my lock button of my old device isn't working. I was wondering as to how my phone number will be transferred to my new device? And do I have to reset my old phone before sending it back to the manufacturers? Thank you.

Kaity,
Before you do anything with your old phone, and when you rceive your new one, call Apple Support as you will have phone support with your new device. 800-692-7753 they should walk you thru poeting your old# to the new phone. I was not able to find anything that directly addresses this specifically in the database (does not mean it is not there, I couldn't find it)
I hope this helps some.

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