2/24/23: As 16GB is for everyone now, you don't have to jump through hoops of temp number, you can directly port and order online, but make sure you don't provide a CC which can be charged upon activation. Once you place order you SIM card will me be shipped without any charges to CC. But the activation kit says once you insert SIM and activate, your card will be charged. So you have few choices for not getting charged. 1. Provide a temporary CC with limited balance 2. There is lock Credit card feature in some credit card, this is will be prevent any authorizations temporarily, so lock your CC before you activate. Then apply Prepaid refill to pay. However I had an issue with port, I've to call couple times to get activated so that I could login to online account.
Because this is an AT&T thread there is a few things you need to know before joining:
Good News! All AT&T Prepaid plans now include access to the AT&T 5G Network. *5G Compatible device/5G Branded Sim Card Required, device must be on AT&T's Whitelist to qualify. For eSim: 5G Device is required for 5G service on eSim.*Note: Your device may need a software update to be fully 5G compliant on AT&T.
Does your phone work on AT&T? This PDF in the link below shows what devices are AT&T VoLTE Certified/Approved and Whitelisted on the network.
NEW! Updated August 22nd, 2023: https://www.att.com/scmsassets/su...etwork.pdf
*Note: AT&T compatibility list may update at any time. Xiaomi devices are now banned from AT&T (did not get AT&T VoLTE Certification/Approval), select Huawei/ZTE devices still allowed. 5G Requires device capable of transmitting and receiving a 5G Signal/5G branded Compatible Sim Card.
AT&T Network Status as of March 2023:
5G+: This network is live and is expanding. When you see 5G+ this means your either connected to C-Band(n77) or mmWave. mmWave speed averages between: 600mbps - 1+ Gigs per second. C-Band speed averages between: 60mbps - 460mbps.
5G(NSA/SA): 5G Non-Standalone is where the carriers pair 5G tech with 4G LTE to provide fast data speeds. 5G Standalone is 5G that is on it's own and does not need LTE to work. *Note: At this time AT&T does not offer their 5G standalone(SA) core to customers, all 5G that is not mmWave is Non-standalone.
5Ge/4G LTE: 5Ge and 4G LTE are the same with a slight difference. 5Ge areas have Next evolution Carrier Aggregation/Back haul upgrades, areas that are LTE only have limited Carrier aggregation or only 1 LTE band broadcasting.
4G(HSPA+): This network has been retired and is shut down.
3G(UMTS): 3G UMTS has been shut down and no longer exists, In select Markets AT&T has re-farmed 3G's old spectrum and added it to 5G "n5" to boost speed and capacity.
2G(2G/EDGE/GPRS/GSM): This network had it's sunset date in 2019, it is shut down and no longer exists.
Sim card SKU's that do not support 5G+: 4453A, 4488A, 72290. Sim cards that were purchased from Straight Talk are based on 4488A and do not include 5G/5G+ support.
Sim card SKU's that do support 5G+: 6471C, 6531C, 6533C, 6661A, 6818B. eSim: 6969C.
*Note: For some devices, AT&T requires that you be on the latest Software Update to get all features working on the AT&T network including VoLTE specific features. Make sure that your phone is completely up-to-date for the best network experience.
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$300 + local taxes/fees on top ($20-$30 for most) if you pay directly with CC -- less hassle when activating but you might pay more if you're in a high tax area
You can look for ATT Prepaid refill cards on sale to save some money -- you can buy from Target website for email delivery in which case Target does not charge any taxes/fees (you can save at least 5% with Target RedCard or more if its also on sale)
*** A lot of people have trouble porting their number and getting 16gb promo when using "keep my number" option on initial order since they have to call CS for help with initial activation/port (this in an online promo so not available over phone or in-store) -- calling CS for initial activation/port might drop 16gb promo (you'll only get 8gb standard) and there's no easy way for them to give it to you afterwards:
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Best option is to get a new temp number when ordering service -- just make sure the new temp number is from the same area/region as your regular phone number that you're going to port later.
For service zip code use a zip code from where your regular number is originally from -- ATT Prepaid's outdated system seems to have trouble porting numbers from different markets.
For example: if you have a Chicago number but currently live in NYC then make sure you get a new temp Chicago number when ordering/activating prepaid service. Do not get a new NYC number as their prepaid system won't be able to port a Chicago number on top of NYC number later on since the numbers are from different markets/regions.
Once your new temp number is activated you should see 16gb under line usage section (8gb bonus + 8gb standard) then you can call port activation center @ 888-898-7685 to have them port your regular number over -- let them know you just activated new prepaid service with a temp number and now you want to port your regular number over
** eSIM online activation makes it easier to get new temp number from same region and also pay with refill cards:
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> eSIM online activation works for iPhones and maybe some new Androids (enter your EID and eSIM IMEI to see if activation page accepts it or not)
> If it doesn't accept your Android phone then you can choose to have either physical sim or eSIM card shipped when placing your online order, or just pick one up from an AT&T store or other retailer that sells AT&T Prepaid SIMS then use the AT&T Prepaid activation site https://www.att.com/pprepaid/activations then port your number later
Physical sim activation online (like with ESIM above) with using the temp number option with a physical sim picked up from an retail location (AT&T Store or department store like Walmart.
SIM/ESIM is active as soon as you hit continue after entering your email on the AT&T (short codes work even if your service isn't active) Prepaid Activation Portal https://www.att.com/prepaid/activations
Pop the physical sim into your phone and find the number or go into your cellular settings for the esim. Just use the temp phone number to register the account https://www.paygonline.
** ATT Postpaid or ATT MVNO currently then you'll need to port twice -- once to VZ/TMo based carrier to get off ATT network for few hours then port again to your new ATT Prepaid 16gb plan:
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>> TMobile has $10 Connect prepaid plan + $10 sim = $20 + taxes/fees (you can also try eSIM: https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
>> Visible (Verizon) is $5 if you have $25 back on $30 Visible service offer on your Chase/BoA/USBank card (you'll need compatible phone to activate service)
>> Tracfone (Verizon) $1 sim kit from Target/Walmart/BB/Amazon + $15 Tracfone prepaid smartphone plan (Target website has email delivery)
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Just read the previous posts of mine…
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I'm looking to get a temp number...then once activated, I'd like to port in a number for the sole purpose of cancelling service with the old provider. I do not want to keep that number.
After maybe a day or so, I'd like to port in the actual number that I want to use.
Any potential issues with this?
I'm looking to get a temp number...then once activated, I'd like to port in a number for the sole purpose of cancelling service with the old provider. I do not want to keep that number.
After maybe a day or so, I'd like to port in the actual number that I want to use.
Any potential issues with this?
Why don't you just wait and do it when you are ready?
Why don't you just wait and do it when you are ready?
1-always start off with a new number- always - make sure it's in the same zip code as the number you are porting in
2-if you do the above it's much simpler to just call 1-888 port activations to port you old number onto your new number
3-if you are with att postpaid att prepaid cricket or any other MVNO that 1888 is not able to port directly use the intermediary step of signing up at a tmobile store with the 10 dollar line plus 10 dollar sim to port your old
number above and then you can port it by calling 1888 number it's instantaneous
if you don't follow the above steps you will be turning in circles
the att store will not help as this is an online deal, the rep at 611 is going to state they open a ticket when they really do not or if they do they say it's resolved
they will open a new line that does NOT have the promo
Bottom line you need to be a NEW customer and in att prepaid's eyes you are NOT a new customer unless you come from a non att branded carrier
follow the steps that others and I have outlined and you will be fine
AGAIN do NOT check the box to have your number ported when you order the sim!
Ask for a NEW number!
Or else you might end up with your number being held
hostage by att prepaid!
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Why don't you just wait and do it when you are ready?
I want to get new number first (specifically because it's recommended to prevent account from getting messed up as many on here have stated).
Then I want to port in a number for one reason and one reason only -- I want to cancel the service with my old provider and discard that number. I do not want to keep the number. The sole purpose is to eliminate my old service and get rid of the number.
Then I want to port in the number that I actually want to keep/use on the line. This will be my final port in and I will use the service with this number.
I don't think this is an issue. Just checking.
For me I worry not, my actual number is in GV for almost 15 years, I don't care at all what the number they assign is or they mess up. I can see Apple people having issue tho.
1-always start off with a new number- always - make sure it's in the same zip code as the number you are porting in
2-if you do the above it's much simpler to just call 1-888 port activations to port you old number onto your new number
3-if you are with att postpaid att prepaid cricket or any other MVNO that 1888 is not able to port directly use the intermediary step of signing up at a tmobile store with the 10 dollar line plus 10 dollar sim to port your old
number above and then you can port it by calling 1888 number it's instantaneous
if you don't follow the above steps you will be turning in circles
the att store will not help as this is an online deal, the rep at 611 is going to state they open a ticket when they really do not or if they do they say it's resolved
they will open a new line that does NOT have the promo
Bottom line you need to be a NEW customer and in att prepaid's eyes you are NOT a new customer unless you come from a non att branded carrier
follow the steps that others and I have outlined and you will be fine
AGAIN do NOT check the box to have your number ported when you order the sim!
Ask for a NEW number!
Or else you might end up with your number being held
hostage by att prepaid!
I had initiated moving from total wireless to att back in June. Att sent me SIM card. I did not enter it in to my phone and did not start service with att at that time. That was because my experience with their support staff was so inconsistent with their replies that I lost confidence. To my surprise, when I attempted to add another month's service to my total wireless account they told me my number had been ported to att., even though I was still using the total wireless service. Total wireless then had to port my number back from att which allowed me to add another month and is what I'm using now. (This took between 4-5 hours of stress on the phone to accomplish).
I am considering moving to att now but am concerned because their site says the number I want to port can't be ported. I'd appreciate any feedback. Should I call att port activations and ask them or will that end up creating more headaches. Don't want to lose my number. Not sure of the risk of that happening. Thanks for the help
well now that ship has sailed
For me I worry not, my actual number is in GV for almost 15 years, I don't care at all what the number they assign is or they mess up. I can see Apple people having issue tho.
BTW, You can still have Google voice even with an Apple phone 😉. The app is even available in the apple app store. What many don't realize is that if you use Google voice you give up the enhanced call clarity from HD voice / VoLTE, and you also add a bit of latency to the call.
1-always start off with a new number- always - make sure it's in the same zip code as the number you are porting in
2-if you do the above it's much simpler to just call 1-888 port activations to port you old number onto your new number
3-if you are with att postpaid att prepaid cricket or any other MVNO that 1888 is not able to port directly use the intermediary step of signing up at a tmobile store with the 10 dollar line plus 10 dollar sim to port your old
number above and then you can port it by calling 1888 number it's instantaneous
if you don't follow the above steps you will be turning in circles
the att store will not help as this is an online deal, the rep at 611 is going to state they open a ticket when they really do not or if they do they say it's resolved
they will open a new line that does NOT have the promo
Bottom line you need to be a NEW customer and in att prepaid's eyes you are NOT a new customer unless you come from a non att branded carrier
follow the steps that others and I have outlined and you will be fine
AGAIN do NOT check the box to have your number ported when you order the sim!
Ask for a NEW number!
Or else you might end up with your number being held
hostage by att prepaid!
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