If I change my phone number online,

I won't lose anything from my phone, will I? (contacts, etc.)

Good morning sc33.
This is a really good question. If you change your mobile number, everything will remain the same on your phone, as far as your data, contacts, etc. As Ann154 mentioned, you will need to reset your voice mail, and messages may be deleted. Once the number is changed, you will need to program the number into the phone by dialing *228 [send], option 1. When completed, restart the phone.
The bigger issue would be to make sure changes are done as close to your bill cycle date as possible. This will avoid prorated charges, allowance, usage, etc. If it has to be done On Demand, just make sure you're aware of what you've used, and what your remaining allowance of minutes, texts, data will be for the rest of your bill cycle. After your number is changed, you will not be able to see what's been used prior to the change until your bill is generated. Therefore, it may be a good idea to even write down what you usage is.
I trust this information is helpful.
Thank you,
VanessaS_VZW
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Verizon was having a problem on their end, perhaps a server down for some repair or updating. However you were already aware that there was an on-going problem in your own posting and you decided to continue on.I can understand you wanting this done and trying to save the $15.00 fee. However I would have waited a bit longer until the Verizon issue had been corrected. Yes it is frustrating but again you know in advance of a problem , I can understand that this is most upsetting for you but never try to perform any change when a problem is there and I also do not like to do business on a weekend with no live tech support available. I'm sure this will all work out for you if given some time. Sorry.
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http://www.apple.com/ios/ios7
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