Can I try it out and then decide to port my number in ? How would that work ? Do I go ahead & get a new number and then change it if & when I want to port my old number in ?How long does it typically take from AT&T ?Are there any assurances they wont jack up future years prices ? Can I try it out and then decide to port my number in ? How would that work ? Do I go ahead & get a new number and then change it if & when I want to port my old number in ?How... » Read More Can I try it out and then decide to port my number in ? How would that work ? Do I go ahead & get a new number and then change it if & when I want to port my old number in ?How long does it typically take from AT&T ?Are there any assurances they wont jack up future years prices ? « Show Less
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Yes, it actually is a great idea to test it for several days to 2 weeks before porting your number. YOu might have the same problem that I had, spotty calls and dropped calls. They had to remote access my computer to reconfigure the duo and has so far worked well with little to none of the old problems. Once you port your old number, you can kiss it goodbye if you decided that you do not like the duo.It took 10 days for me to have my number ported. Assurance? None, they can always jack it up, but so far, they have not for the past 2 years...so maybe not. Besides, magic jack is catching up when it comes to "quality" of the calls, so that should keep their prices down... Yes, it actually is a great idea to test it for several days to 2 weeks before porting your number. YOu might have the same problem that I had, spotty calls and dropped calls. They had to remote access my computer to reconfigure the duo and has so far worked well with little to none of the old problems. Once you port your old number, you can kiss it goodbye if you decided that you do not like the duo.It took 10 days for me to have my number ported. Assurance? None, they can always jack it up, but so far, they have not for the past 2 years...so maybe not. Besides, magic jack is... » Read More Yes, it actually is a great idea to test it for several days to 2 weeks before porting your number. YOu might have the same problem that I had, spotty calls and dropped calls. They had to remote access my computer to reconfigure the duo and has so far worked well with little to none of the old problems. Once you port your old number, you can kiss it goodbye if you decided that you do not like the duo.It took 10 days for me to have my number ported. Assurance? None, they can always jack it up, but so far, they have not for the past 2 years...so maybe not. Besides, magic jack is catching up when it comes to "quality" of the calls, so that should keep their prices down... « Show Less
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Be aware of the 1500min/month (or 50min/day) limit (after you reach the limit, they cut you off). Without a regular phone, you could be in big trouble. They don
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Just move your sim card from your old phone to the new one. If you get an error message then you may need to take the phone to an at&t; store to get a new sim card. But your number will stay the same
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I contacted cingular about this very same issue. They told me I could do it, and it was worth the money I would save, however they said I could not transfer my old number. I'm not sure if the guy I was talking to was knowlegable or qualified enough to say this...and I for one dont really trust him
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tracfone will do that for you if you buy your phone directly from them. if you buy an online deal, you get a new number. my new number is better than my old one!
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I don't know if Jitterbug will port over the old number or not. I know that no other carrier can do anything with Jitterbug phones.
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Yes, it can be changed over. Typically you need a Verizon contract phone and that's what this is. It should work.Thank you for your interest,ClaytonRecellulartoo
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You will have to call them and give them the numbers on your old model as well as the new. (Take a picture, and make sure it's not blurry, before you call.) Don't do it when you're in a hurry, cause they'll make you late. But they had me standing on my head, thinking I had to change passwords and stuff, and the new one was already working, before either of us realized it. It's not that hard, just allow about an hour, in case the rep doesn't know what they're doing. ;-)
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I use three different sim cards in my phone depending what country I am in at the time. If you are already with AT&T; they can fix you up with a new card with your old number. No problem.
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It depends, if you are currently under contract with AT&T; then no. If you are currently month to month or prepaid then yes. I was month to month on Verizon (my 2 year contract was up) and ported my number over. Make sure you activate the sim card using your number, do not activate with a Tmobile number then try to port.
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Call AT&T; and tell them your old phone number and you have an old balance but that will only work if the balance has not expired . You will need to give them your new sim card number and the IME number to your new phone. They can even transfer your old number.
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As far as I know. I've seen it posted on their site quite a bit. I started with tracfone and you can go from tracfone to tracfone for sure I've done that. and as I said before it appears on the site as you go to transfer the number it can be from another provider.
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I have been able to move it to different places with little hassle . Simply log onto your AT&T; account online, re register the device and put in the new address. It was up in less than ten minutes. Easy peezy.
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I think so. I wanted a new number so got a new one (for free) from the T-Mobile store, but I believe if you transfer your old one, it will work.
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As long as you have a micro-SIM card you can just pop it in and select your network to connect to (it auto-detected correctly for mine but you can verify through settings). If you don't have a micro-SIM card then just swing by your AT&T; store and ask them for one, they'll hand it to you over the counter and get your account flipped to use it. 5 minute process. Enjoy the phone!
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I have been able to move it to different places with little hassle . Simply log onto your AT&T account online, re register the device and put in the new address. It was up in less than ten minutes. Easy peezy.
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What is the actual cost of porting a number? One comment says it's free the first time and another says it's $40.00. What is the cost of porting?
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I would think so; porting your number should be an option. You can check with AT&T; rep to make sure, but I believe all phone carriers are required by law to support number portability.