Keeping a phone # when changing from a plan to a non-plan phone?

[netsavy006]

I'm currently in a contract with ATT, but I'd like to transfer over to a non-contract phone.



Is there a way I can convert over from the ATT (plan) phone over to a new (non-contract / pay as you go) phone and keep my current number (port it over)?



Thanks,

Andy...

 

[Durandal]

In this scenario, likely not, but you'd be best off asking AT&T Customer Support whether it is a possibility. If you were going from contract to another contract, you can often 'purchase' the number, but a non-contracted [pre-pay] phone sometimes uses different protocols than the regular ones, and thus don't get the same number code reservations that the contracted phones do.

 

[Jazzy]

Here's a link for you Andy which has different options on how to contact AT&T Customer Support: http://www.att.com/wireless/contact-us/

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Ive had the same number for years. Ive taken it to different carriers, most charge a fee to have your number transferred but its worth it. Its a real hassle making everyone you know learn your new number.



Do they offer

http://www.mycricket.com/cell-phone-plans

or

http://www.metropcs.com/plans



in your area? Those are the best to go with as its a flat fee per month, your bill will never go up or down and there is never any overages to pay as its all unlimited.

 

[netsavy006]

I have a MetroPCS in my area. But how can I go about switching without having to pay the hefty termination fees from AT&T? (let me guess, that's not possible)

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I have a MetroPCS in my area. But how can I go about switching without having to pay the hefty termination fees from AT&T? (let me guess, that's not possible)

If you dont care about your credit you could just not pay the bill they send you.

 

[Jazzy]

I have a MetroPCS in my area. But how can I go about switching without having to pay the hefty termination fees from AT&T? (let me guess, that's not possible)

How much time is left on your contract? Does AT&T offer a non-plan option?

 

[netsavy006]

It ends in September of this year. I would be willing to convert over to Metro PCS which does over porting my number as long as I keep my ATT phone working.



Switching over to Metro PCS would save me $15 per month round abouts so I'm going to see in the next couple of months if I can go this route.