Can I port to Cingular through Amazon.com?
Hi,
I'm thinking about switching from Verizon to Cingular. Amazon.com usually offers sweet deals on the phones, but it is not clear whether (or how to) port my existing number from Verizon when I sign up for a new Cingular service through Amazon.com. Has anyone done that before? I'd appreciate any advice.
Thanks.
I'm thinking about switching from Verizon to Cingular. Amazon.com usually offers sweet deals on the phones, but it is not clear whether (or how to) port my existing number from Verizon when I sign up for a new Cingular service through Amazon.com. Has anyone done that before? I'd appreciate any advice.
Thanks.
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This is my understanding of how you can take advantage of the good deals on Amazon, and still port your number from Verizon to Cingular.
First, go ahead and purchase the phone and plan via Amazon. Then, after you have decided that the Cingular plan is worth keeping, go into a Cingular store, or call Customer Service. Your Verizon account will still need to be active at this time. You should be able to have your existing Verizon number ported to your new Cingular account. As long as your existing Verizon account has not been de-activated, you should be able to port your number at any time...
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This is my understanding of how you can take advantage of the good deals on Amazon, and still port your number from Verizon to Cingular.
First, go ahead and purchase the phone and plan via Amazon. Then, after you have decided that the Cingular plan is worth keeping, go into a Cingular store, or call Customer Service. Your Verizon account will still need to be active at this time. You should be able to have your existing Verizon number ported to your new Cingular account. As long as your existing Verizon account has not been de-activated, you should be able to port your number at any time...
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Thanks. One of the reasons I ask is because I've been getting inconsistent responses from Cingular reps. I called 1-866-CINGULAR (customer service), the Cingular telesales and then talked to a rep at a local Cingular store. All three gave me three different answers:
1) Cingular customer service: Yes, you can port the number, but you will be charged $30 "number change" fee if your phone originally came activated with a different number (huh? say what?).
2) Cingular telesales: Yes, you can port your number from your previous provider at any time by going to a store, and there is no charge (ok, sounds good, but see #3 below).
3) Cingular store: No, you cannot port your number if your phone was activated via a third-party reseller. ...
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1) Cingular customer service: Yes, you can port the number, but you will be charged $30 "number change" fee if your phone originally came activated with a different number (huh? say what?).
2) Cingular telesales: Yes, you can port your number from your previous provider at any time by going to a store, and there is no charge (ok, sounds good, but see #3 below).
3) Cingular store: No, you cannot port your number if your phone was activated via a third-party reseller. ...
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