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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Now how do I convert my line from Physical SIM to e-Sim card.
Went to couple of AT&T shops and they are not helping saying the process is complicated.
Any idea or any step by step process to convert to e-Sim ?
I am going to travel internationally, so would like to have this line transferred to an eSim and then buy another SIM when I reach my destination.
In the past you would have to go to an ATT Store and buy a $5 eSIM card from there -- after that you call prepaid CS and tell them you bought a new sim card and wanted to update the sim ICCID on your line
Read off the new ICCID and wait for your physical sim to stop working -- then scan the eSIM QR code with your phone's camera app and that should prompt you to save the eSIM profile to your phone
I called ATT on a line that we ported from tmobile to this and it still is showing unknown after apparently an OTA refresh, they have a ticket open for it just wondering if there was a specific thing I need to tell them to do to get that number to populate.
Everything works fine on the phone, data, voicemail, calls texts etc, just some specific features that look at the sim card phone number to verify things dont.
It was a pain to port in, but i suppose worth it in the end.
I still think Visible's Unlimited $25 Dollar plan is a better deal. It comes with a mobile hopspot that is also unlimited (capped at 5mps) I've used 100gbs just in streaming via a firestick the last month. Truly unlimited.
Unfortunately it won't be much use to me in Mexico.
In the past you would have to go to an ATT Store and buy a $5 eSIM card from there -- after that you call prepaid CS and tell them you bought a new sim card and wanted to update the sim ICCID on your line
Read off the new ICCID and wait for your physical sim to stop working -- then scan the eSIM QR code with your phone's camera app and that should prompt you to save the eSIM profile to your phone
I am planning to port ATT post paid to some cheap prepaid and port back to this ATT prepaid deal, can you please suggest easy and cheap portable network available today? I did for my number few months back with Mint, it was very smooth. Now trying to do for my wife number but only looking for 1 month prepaid plans to port. Thank you so much in advance
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I am planning to port ATT post paid to some cheap prepaid and port back to this ATT prepaid deal, can you please suggest easy and cheap portable network available today? I did for my number few months back with Mint, it was very smooth. Now trying to do for my wife number but only looking for 1 month prepaid plans to port. Thank you so much in advance
sorry but it's all outlined above
Get another esim as a backup and even a store can transfer esim for free
also a 611 call telling them you want to update sim card number and you are done
You can get a replacement sim from ATT/BB/Target/Walmart and call CS (just don't forget your account security pin) -- you can also keep a spare unused sim at home just in case (eBay is good for physical sims)
I think ATT corporate stores might also be able to help with prepaid if you find a useful rep that's willing to help
Been with multiple prepaid carriers over the years and I rarely have to contact their CS -- prepaid CS in general with any carrier isn't the best since that's how they cut costs but that's fine with me since I'm saving money on service
I am planning to port ATT post paid to some cheap prepaid and port back to this ATT prepaid deal, can you please suggest easy and cheap portable network available today? I did for my number few months back with Mint, it was very smooth. Now trying to do for my wife number but only looking for 1 month prepaid plans to port. Thank you so much in advance
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Subtotal (4 items x $75) $300.00
Discounts -$29.25
Buy 1 get 1 10% off prepaid airtime cards
RedCard 5% Discount
Total
$270.75
so comes out to $22.56/month!
Now how do I convert my line from Physical SIM to e-Sim card.
Went to couple of AT&T shops and they are not helping saying the process is complicated.
Any idea or any step by step process to convert to e-Sim ?
I am going to travel internationally, so would like to have this line transferred to an eSim and then buy another SIM when I reach my destination.
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I had a lot of issues porting my number to AT&T from Mint Mobile. I had left myself about a week's time between activating my account and my mint mobile renewal date.
The first SIM I got was a dud. It took me several days of trying to activate it but the activation process would just fail. Upon CS advice, I took it to an AT&T store and the rep could not help me. He said they don't have access to this particular plan. If they gave me a new SIM, it would be on the 8GB/mo plan and not 16GB/mo.
I ordered a new SIM which took a couple of days to arrive. I was able to activate the new SIM using gift cards. After that, I called the porting department. They were able to successfully port from Mint. However, the ported number did not work. I spent the better part of Saturday, talking to porting team, tech support, account specialists, etc. Each would try a thing or two, ask me to wait and call back or would just transfer me to another "specialist". Finally, one of the agents was able to figure out that my ported number was assigned to the wrong account. Someone named Linda Rose but I know no Linda Rose. Not sure how that happened but he finally fixed it.
So moral of the story: Leave some time for porting. Things can go wrong. Thankfully I had a week but I barely made it.
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Get another esim as a backup and even a store can transfer esim for free
also a 611 call telling them you want to update sim card number and you are done
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