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Hi,
I am currently using the AT&T GoPhone pay as you go $1 plan.
I would like to purchase a new Blackberry Bold 9700. I understand that I could use my prepaid SIM with a Blackberry, but I would only be able to call and text - no data services that require BIS. If I were to get a Blackberry, I would like to take full advantage of all it has to offer; therefore, I would like to purchase a new Blackberry phone with a post-paid plan, so that I can get the Blackberry data package with it. Amazon is offering the Bold 9700 at $0.01 with a two-year rate plan. I would like to purchase the Bold 9700 with this offer, but how would I transfer my number to the new phone? Please advise. Thanks.
So, if you purchase via Amazon, you may want to check with them to see if you can upgrade your current service from prepaid to post paid, however, I have a feeling that they will not be able to do this. Since your service currently is with AT&T and prepaid, Amazon very likely can only sell new service or maybe an upgrade, but to change a plan from prepaid to post paid would require AT&T to be involved. You may want to consider just purchasing the device from AT&T or getting a new number (which I'm sure you don't want to do), but that is likely your only option. I would recommend contacting Amazon to be sure. Thanks. DebiN
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| Comment | I contacted Amazon and you were right - they cannot do it as converting my plan would require AT&T to be involved. I have since contacted AT&T, and my new Bold 9700 is on the way! Thanks for the clarification! | ||
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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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