Reply With QuoteI don't understand why you need to "test" ST, because you would be using the exact same cellular network (AT&T). The only difference is "who ya gonna call" for customer service.
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Give me back my RAZR!
I just unlocked my iPhone 4. I currently am using AT&T but have a SIMM card on the way from Straight Talk. In my understanding, if I port my number to Straight Talk then my service with AT&T is cancelled. If I don't like Straight Talk then I'm stuck. Is there any way to test the service?
It seems that I can use a new number from Straight Talk for a while, but if I later decide to port my old number then I have get a new SIMM card and will lose any balance on my card. Correct?
AT&T is also screwing me over by not prorating my account. I have to pay for a full billing cycle. Not happy with that turn of events. My billing cycle is up on the 17th. Should I port my number to Straight Talk on the 16th? When is the best time?
I didn't expect this to be so complicated. I need to keep my number but if Straight Talk stinks in my area then I'm screwed. Help?
My screen is bigger than yours
I don't understand why you need to "test" ST, because you would be using the exact same cellular network (AT&T). The only difference is "who ya gonna call" for customer service.
Why yes, that is a bag phone
Pzwnyc is exactly right. What you will get on ST is exactly the coverage you are getting on AT&T. You will, however, had to watch your data usage ( as you very well may be doing with AT&T as well). Although they say "unlimited", there is a limit that most consensus puts at 100MB a day and 2GB a month. If you go over, you will be warned, and if your high use continues, they can cancel your account and there is the possibili of losing your number. A recent addition is that some have been throttled after reaching a seemingly arbitrary limit. However, if you are under wifi a good bit of the time, as I am, you'll have no problems staying under the limit.
As to your testing out, you are correct, you can buy a sim card with a new number. If you decide to continue and port your old number, you will need a new sim card. However, from what I seem to recall, you can retain the remainder of your month. I could be wrong.
Give me back my RAZR!
If it works just like AT&T then I should be fine. Good to know!
I don't use much data anyway. I'm usually on WiFi. I might exceed 100MB a day a few times though. Not thrilled with that cap.
Anyway, I will just cancel with AT&T on the 15th or 16th of July. Is Straight Talk pretty good about porting numbers quickly or not? I have heard conflicting reports.
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It doesn't work like AT&T, it is AT&T... re-sold as ST. It took a few minutes to port my numberOriginally Posted by lepus
Radiation is good
When I ported from a small prepaid carrier, it took less than 20 minutes I'd say so that's not an issue.
I've used at or a bit above 100mb a couple of days with no issues - as most people say around here, moderation is the key to not getting on ST's radar about data use.
As far as customer service goes, I honestly don't see any difference. With one of the 4 big post-paid, you get people who understand or know what's wrong, say a bill too high or a contract change you don't agree with, yet they don't do anything about it. I've seen it happen on ATT, Sprint, and VZW where customer service knew the problem, could fix it, but didn't because the corporations are too greedy to even follow their own rules. With ST customer service you get people who probably can't find their way out of a paper bag and therefore can't help you either, so it's a coin toss.
My screen is bigger than yours
Are you sure you need a new SIM to port? I've ported on other carriers (TMO prepaid and PP) after starting with a different phone number to evaluate the coverage and did not have to buy another SIM card to do so.
My screen is bigger than yours
Technically, you might not. What matters is that administratively, ST demands it.
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Do not cancel service with your current carrier. If you do, you will have no number to transfer to the new carrier. The gaining carrier will take care of the cancellation with the old carrier during the porting process.
Earl F. Parrish
Phone Collector
Positive you will need a new SIM card.
My screen is bigger than yours
What cap?
Being on ST is like being on AT&T's $10 non-AT&T-carrier data "unlimted" service..
As always, drink in moderation, don't abuse it.. I've been able to do everything a normal user would do without any issues.
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My screen is bigger than yours
I'll repeat what efparri said, DO NOT CANCEL YOUR AT&T SERVICE! Porting your number out of a carrier does that automatically.
As far as SIMS are concerned, there's no technical reason you need a new SIM if you change the phone number, that's an ST thing. They require you to get a new SIM to change your number. (Probably because their limited-intelligence, but very cheap, employees aren't capable of something as complicated as hitting a few computer keys.)
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