Can I change the CallerID name (CNAM) for my phone number?

Caller ID Name (CNAM), the feature displaying the caller's name on your phone during an incoming call, operates differently in the US and Canada.

US:

• Several national CNAM databases store the association between phone numbers and their corresponding names.
• Enabling a CNAM listing for a US number inserts its details into these databases.
• During a US call, the receiving carrier checks these databases for the CNAM associated with the calling number.
• Both the call and the retrieved CNAM are then delivered to the receiving party.

Canada:

• Canada lacks a centralized CNAM database.
• The responsibility for delivering CNAM information lies with the individual carriers.
• CNAM data for Canadian phone numbers is typically included within the account information provided by the carrier.

Number Shack and CNAM:

• As Number Shack doesn't offer phone service, no CNAM record is automatically assigned to a purchased number.
• After porting your number to your chosen carrier, simply contact them to request and activate your desired CNAM.

In summary:

• The US employs a centralized database system for CNAM, while Canada relies on individual carriers for managing this information.
• Ensure you activate your desired CNAM with your chosen carrier after porting your Number Shack number.