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Can you have the same phone number if you change the phone carrier?
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 16y agoIf you are talking about cell phones, yes, you can, provided you have a GSM handset. In case of CDMA handsets this is not possible. In a GSM device, the SIM card (provided by the service provider) contains the subscriber information as well as an encryption key. Thus when you switch the service provider, you just swap the SIM (with that of the new one) and the phone is available for use with the new service provider. CDMA hand sets don't have a SIM and their encryption key is built in. Thus switching is not possible.
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∙ 13y agoAbsolutely. Contact your existing provider and ask them for your Port Authorisation Code (PAC). Give the PAC to your new provider, and they'll do the rest. Your existing carrier shouldn't charge you for it. You'll also need to get your phone unlocked - which can be done easily for a small charge.
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∙ 18y agoYou have to talk to you're phone carrier and see if they will allow you to keep that number. Some places do let you. :)
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∙ 11y agoYes we can change by changing the sim(subscriber identity mobile) of the phone
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Can you reuse a SIM card on a different plan from the same carrier?
Yes, you can. It's simply a matter of someone at the phone company changing the details on their computer system. You'll still have the same number, but your plan will change.
If you lost your sim card for your phone do you have to get a new phone number?
Contact your carrier to determine this. Most carriers will allow you to purchase a replacement sim with the same telephone number.
Can change cell phone company and keep same number in Canada?
If you change a cell phone company you may be able to keep your same number, my mom did that she had the same number for as long as I remember, also if you live in Canada.
How do you find out what service provider a cell phone is under?
With most major carriers it will have the carrier name or logo somewhere on the phone. If it is unlocked it can go on any carrier with the same technology. All carriers are identified by their ICCID number
Is a Motorola phone by sprint is it capatible with ATT?
No, you need the same carrier phone or an unlocked phone.
How do you switch your number to a different cell phone?
If you are staying with the same carrier, just upgrade your phone with them. If you are changing providers, the new carrier needs to fill out some forms with the old carrier. The magic phrase to use with the new carrier is "number portability"; in the USA, all phone carriers are required to transfer your number from one device or service to another. If you are dropping your wired service, you can even transfer your home phone number to your mobile. Or, if you want to go VOIP, the provider there can transfer the number for you.
Can you replace a cell phone number with another number?
The service providers will ask you if you would like to keep the same number you have right now. When they do ask this question, you would know what to say if you want to get a different phone number for your cell phone. I don't think you can get a different number when your contract isn't over.
How do you get phone calls history of your mobile number when i get the new sim card on that same number?
The only way to get the phone call history of your mobile number when you get a new sim is by backing up the history on the internal memory of the phone. Even if the sim card has the same phone number, generally, the phone call history trail will be wiped out. Alternatively, phone call histories are recorded internally and can always be retrieved from the phone carrier website.
Can you buy a phone from eBay and get activated from US Cellular?
I'm not sure of the context of your question, so I will assume you are asking if you can activate a cellular phone in the US, as opposed to activating a US Cellular phone (which is a wireless network in the US). Here are the different scenarios on activating a cellular phone in the US:Activating a carrier-based phone with the same carrier--you can activate a carrier-based phone with the same carrier, even if the phone has been inactive for a long period of time. It is functional provided it can connect to the current bands in that network.Activating a carrier-based phone with another carrier--if the phone is locked (tied to a particular carrier), it will not function if you attempt to activate it with another carrier. If you are able to get the phone unlocked (either thru the carrier, manufacturer, or on your own), it might work with another carrier provided the phone can run on that other carrier's network bands.Activating an unlocked phone with any carrier (traditional and pre-paid)--most unlocked phones, and this is assuming they are designed to be used in multiple bands in the US and/or elsewhere, can be activated on most carriers.Activating a carrier-based phone with a pre-paid carrier--it is possible to activate a carrier-based phone with a pre-paid wireless carrier, assuming that carrier has bands that match what the carrier-based phone had previously. An example is the pre-paid carrier Straight Talk, which utilizes bands from the four major wireless carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint).
How do you get a new number?
to get a new phone number, you can call your service provider and tell them i want change the phone number and further discuss or when you buy a phone (cell phone) you don't have to keep the same phone number from the last phone you had, to some people that happens but, their, is also an opportunity to change numbers. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, but i hope this info can help!
How do you get a new phone number?
to get a new phone number, you can call your service provider and tell them i want change the phone number and further discuss or when you buy a phone (cell phone) you don't have to keep the same phone number from the last phone you had, to some people that happens but, their, is also an opportunity to change numbers. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, but i hope this info can help!
Do you get a new SIM card when you get a new phone?
Yes, you do get a new number with mobile phones, but if you had a phone before and want to keep that same number for your new phone, you can keep your old number. Most companies will charge a small fee for that, but if keeping your old number is important to you then it is worth it.
