Cellular Phones/Cell phone #

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Expert: - 9/19/2009


Question
Hi my name is Andrew, im 13 years old, and my grandparents gave me there old cell phone, because they got a new one. And they tranfered there # to there new phone. So how can i get a new # on the cell, so i can get a plan, or minutes on it.
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Andrew, can you tell me what company (Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.) is shown on the phone that you have? In order to get a new phone number and use the phone you have, you will need to have your parent or someone over the age of 18 go with you to the store for that company and start up new service for you. The company will assign you a phone number and can use that phone that your grandparents gave to you. You wil be signed up for a rate plan with minutes, etc. I hope this helps and let me know. 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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