If it's a postpaid phone (i.e. you receive a bill at the end of the month), yes. In that case, the phone number is tied to an account, not a particular phone.
In the case of prepaid, you might or might not be able to retain your number. It depends on the provider.
Is it your phone or somebody else's?
If it is your phone: go to the phone store and reactivate it..
If it is not your phone: the police can assume that you stole a phone. They can find you if the phone has GPS.
As long as you keep your service active.
No
how do i track down a stolin cell phone or cancel an accout
Yes : )
Coverage to replace your cell phone if it's lost or damage. It may have a deductible.
Yes, cell phone tracking can help to find lost children. It will not work though if the child loses the phone somehow.
if they have a cell phone at school and they were outside it will get lost
call it using another phone
no
There is a way to report your missing cell phone. Contact your wireless provider and let them know you have lost your cell phone. Call as soon as you can and have your service suspended. If your cell phone was used after you lost it, you are still responsible for any charges made. If you haven't already done so, you may want to check back at the store you lost your cell phone in and talk to the manager, someone may have found your phone.
if you want to swipe a "lost cell phone" Call animal control they will have dogs find your phone.
Mobile cell phone tracking is mostly used for finding your lost or stolen phone and on occasion for the government or other groups to locate you as well as to find lost children.
There is no way to remotely activate a switched off phone.