I want to get an upgraded phone so does that mean I will not be able to keep the same sim card or the same phone number and just transfer services. Move the sim card into another phone and keep the same service plan?
2006-12-21 03:46:36 · 6 answers · asked by Ramsey 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Since your service provider works on GSM, its very simple. All you have to do is
1) buy a new phone that is branded for your service provider
2) purchase an unlocked unbranded GSM phone
pop your sim card in and you are good to go. You dont need to inform your service provider of the change. With GSM, you can have a different phone for every day of the week if you choose too.
2006-12-21 03:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by jrott_2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get the upgraded phone from the same company you are using now it would be very easy. But if you get the phone from another company then the one who provides your service you can run into a few problems. If you're sim card is too old, the authorized dealer can transfer all the information to the new sim card. Also you dont have change plans, they will let you keep the same plan.
2006-12-21 03:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by david 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your SIM card will be fine. Any GSM provider in the USA, TMobile, Cingular, ATT, CellOne will be able to read the same account info on the same card. That said, the PHONE you buy MUST be UNLOCKED if you purchase it other than the provider itself. So if you buy a phone on eBay, make sure it is either 1) LOCKED to the provider that owns your SIM account, or 2) Is unlocked and can accept ANY SIM card.
Lastly, the Unlocked phones on eBAY will likely NOT have the pre-programmed settings and other unique carrier features. You MAY be able to change the settings for MESSAGING and WEB browsing....
2006-12-21 03:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by TheAnswerMan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as the phone is not locked for use on a specific carrier. For example, lots of people want to use a different SIM card when they're on vacation (because it's cheaper than paying roaming charges) so they ask their carrier to unlock the phone for that reason.
2016-05-23 05:25:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes like if you have cingular and you wanted to switch phones with somebody them all you have to do is change sim cards and take the phone with your sim card in it and it will be your number and your plan just a different phone.
2006-12-21 04:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by Kay2011 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same providere, better yet same service plan.. should not be a problem.
In Europe, you can even take your number with you when you change providers. Providing you have completed your initial term of service and don't owe them any money.'
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2006-12-21 03:55:10 · answer #6 · answered by shovelkicker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋