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Can I transfer my AT Go Phone number?

Can I transfer my AT Go Phone number?

Yes you can transfer your number to a different phone but to do so, you will need a new SIM card.

Can you transfer an ATT prepaid phone number?

Yes, you can port your number to a different carrier, prepaid or not. You will need your prepaid account number and pin. You must call for your account number, it is not available online.

Can you transfer a phone number from a prepaid phone?

Prepaid account numbers can be ported, but service must be active at the time you wish to transfer the service. You cannot port a number to an existing line—porting only works when you are activating a new line with a carrier.

Does AT prepaid need a number transfer pin?

No. AT PREPAIDSM and business accounts don’t need a Number Transfer PIN. All current requirements will stay the same for number transfer requests.

Why can’t I transfer my phone number ATT?

For a number to be eligible for transfer, AT must provide service in your area and your account must be in good standing. Canceled or suspended accounts are not eligible for transfer.

Why can’t I transfer my phone number?

A phone number cannot be ported if the customer has already cancelled service with their old provider and the number is no longer active or has been assigned to a new customer. A phone number cannot be ported if the new carrier does not have an interconnection agreement with the donor carrier.

How do I request a number transfer pin from AT?

Here is how you do that:

  1. Go to your myAT profile.
  2. Choose People & Permissions.
  3. Select Wireless.
  4. Scroll to Transfer phone number and select Request a new PIN. Your Number Transfer PIN will display on the screen.

What is my AT prepaid PIN number?

The default account pin for prepaid is the last 4 digits of your wireless number but unless you have never logged into your prepaid account, that should have been reset. *I am not an AT employee, and the views and opinions expressed on this forum are purely my own.

How do I transfer my mobile number?

How do I transfer my mobile number?

  1. Call or text your current provider to request a mobile PAC code. A PAC code should be given to you immediately over the phone or within two hours by text.
  2. Contact your new network and give them the PAC code.
  3. Check the SIM works in your phone and the new number has ported across.

Can I just switch SIM cards between phones?

You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to do is remove the SIM from the phone it is in currently, then place it into the new unlocked phone.

What does AT need to port a number?

Have the following on hand when transferring your number:

  1. Your Social Security number or the name associated with your current cell plan.
  2. Your current account number and the PIN or password if applicable.
  3. If you’re bringing your own device, you’ll also need the AT SIM card we’ve sent you.

How do I find my 6 digit transfer PIN?

At the customer’s request, a 6 digit Number Transfer PIN will be generated by the customer at the account level that must be used on Wireless Port Requests (WPRs) in the password/PIN field.

What is a number transfer PIN?

You’ll need to request a Number Transfer PIN to transfer your number from AT to another service provider. Use this Number Transfer PIN, and other required account info, to transfer your number to another provider.

Can I keep the same phone number if I switch phones?

If you’re switching service providers and remaining in the same geographic area, you can keep your existing phone number. This process – often referred to as phone number porting – can be done between wireline, IP and wireless providers.

Will my phone number transfer with my SIM card?

SIM cards make it easier than ever to transfer your phone service from one phone to another. When you insert your SIM card into a different compatible or unlocked phone, you can instantly use your existing phone number and cellular service on your new phone.

How long does transferring a mobile number take?

The length of time it takes to move a number from one provider to the next depends on several factors, but the process typically takes a few days to a week. The number porting transfer is taken care of by the two carriers involved. Any down-time regarding the phone number’s functionality should be negligible.

Can you just switch SIM cards on AT phones?

AT WirelessSM SIM Card Turn your device off. Remove the old SIM card. Insert the new one. Turn on your device.

How do I change phones and keep the same number?

Do not terminate your service with your existing company before initiating new service with another company. Contact the new company to start the process of porting your number. Provide the new company with your 10-digit phone number and any additional information required.