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That depends.
If you are switching between a GSM and CDMA network, it will not be possible.
If you are switching from a GSM to another GSM carrier, or from a CDMA to another CDMA carrier, it will be possible.
For your convenience, here are a list of some carriers and the technologies they use:
GSM
AT&T
T-Mobile
Fido
Rogers
CDMA
Verizon Wireless
Alltel
Sprint (not Nextel)
U.S. Cellular
Bell Mobility
Telus
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