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Question
I have many more numbers stored on my cell phone than will fit on the SIM card. I want to change phones and put the old SIM card into my new phone. Will I lose access to the extra numbers stored on the old phone once I remove the SIM card. Is there a way to transfer the extra numbers to my new phone? Thanks VERY much!
Actually, if you take your old phone to your carrier when you get the new phone, they will transfer the numbers for you. They have a machine that can do the transfer. There is always software and hardware that will do this for you if you don't want to take it the carrier. You can buy devices to transfer numbers for around $15-$20 at Fry's Electronics and Best Buy, for example. 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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