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Expert: - 8/12/2009


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I lost my job and my phone was paided for buy old employer.I have my on cell and want to us my old sim card that has all my phone # on it but need my new # to be put on the old sim card.The sim  card will work in my new as I have already tryed it but has my old cell # which I want to change
My phone is a Motorola v360.

Thank You
Bruce

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You can't use an old SIM card when the phone number has been cancelled. You can't change the number either. If your employer did not cancel your number, then the SIM card will still work. But unless you own the number (not your employer), you cannot change the number. Your employer has the rights to your number and unless they release it to you, it's still theirs. Now, if you own the number and they just paid you back for it, that's another story. But if the number is in their name, you cannot have it or change it. It belongs to them. All you need to do is to get a new number and the SIM comes with it. You don't need anything with your old number. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

Experience

Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

Organizations
I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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