Cell contract finally over! Now I want to port my number... how?
June 19, 2013 9:01 PM Subscribe
How do I port my AT&T phone number to Net 10?
My contract is finally up, and I've weighed all of my options locally. AT&T offers the best coverage in the area, but our contract cost us nearly $200. We want out, and we are going to buy Google Nexus 4 phones and sign up for a prepaid service. Since Straight Talk has dropped AT&T service, Net 10 seems to be our only option. Anything that runs off the T-Mobile plans is going to have incredibly bad service in the area.
My question is this... what exactly is the process for porting my current number to Net 10 from AT&T?
1. Do I cancel my service with AT&T first?
2. Do I notify Net 10 first that I want to port and they take care of everything?
3. What exactly do I need to do in terms of purchasing a SIM?
My contract is finally up, and I've weighed all of my options locally. AT&T offers the best coverage in the area, but our contract cost us nearly $200. We want out, and we are going to buy Google Nexus 4 phones and sign up for a prepaid service. Since Straight Talk has dropped AT&T service, Net 10 seems to be our only option. Anything that runs off the T-Mobile plans is going to have incredibly bad service in the area.
My question is this... what exactly is the process for porting my current number to Net 10 from AT&T?
1. Do I cancel my service with AT&T first?
2. Do I notify Net 10 first that I want to port and they take care of everything?
3. What exactly do I need to do in terms of purchasing a SIM?
Empath is correct. The new provider handles all the porting. You just give them all your information for your old account. You don't have to tell your old provider.
posted by radioamy at 9:08 PM on June 19, 2013
posted by radioamy at 9:08 PM on June 19, 2013
Response by poster: So, we would be off the hook from the old provider at that time? Or do we have to notify them? Can I use my old SIM?
posted by MMALR at 9:13 PM on June 19, 2013
posted by MMALR at 9:13 PM on June 19, 2013
Do not cancel service with AT&T first. You risk losing your number. Do #2 first, go to Net 10, arrange a plan and tell them you want to port the number over from your current carrier. After the number is ported, confirm with AT&T that your account is closed (It is). I do not know about the sim, but Net 10 will.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 9:33 PM on June 19, 2013 [3 favorites]
posted by JohnnyGunn at 9:33 PM on June 19, 2013 [3 favorites]
AT&T phones are still supported by Straight Talk -- the phone I am typing on right now is an unlocked iPhone from AT&T. I had to buy my SIM from eBay is all. I think it was $50.00?
posted by oceanjesse at 6:08 AM on June 20, 2013
posted by oceanjesse at 6:08 AM on June 20, 2013
Yes, the new provider will notify the old one and cancel your account. Agree with JohnnyGunn that if you tell AT&T first, you risk them doing something nefarious and trying to make it difficult for you.
posted by radioamy at 12:17 PM on June 20, 2013
posted by radioamy at 12:17 PM on June 20, 2013
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posted by empath at 9:03 PM on June 19, 2013 [1 favorite]