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hello, i just recently purchased a pick ur plan phone from at@t and I was wondering If it would be possible to use a different phone. For instance if I took out the sim card from the prepaid phone and purchased an unlocked phone such as the LG Prada 2. Would I be able to use my at@t prepaid account (sim card) with a differnt phone such as the LG Prada?
It's not possible to use a different phone with your prepaid plan from AT&T. If you buy a SIM unlocked phone, your SIM will work, but you will not be able to keep track of the minutes you use or reload the card from the phone. You need the phone that you bought with the SIM in order for everything to work properly. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
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DebiN
Expertise
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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