Yes, thank you for responding. It took about 5 months to eventually clear the system.

Issue:
1) ported over # from ATT
2) order stalled because i provided the wrong pin
3) cancelled order and decided to go directly with carrier
4) used bank to stop payment and refund money
5) 4 months later, the # was released and I used my original carriers accnt + pin number with my new carrier

result: New carrier has my number .... This took excessively long. Some sort of flush system job should be created.
FYI - the unlock (port out) link never was available through this whole 5 months