Question posted by crmaze on March 15th, 2011

If My Phone Breaks, And I Buy A New Net10 Phone, How Do I Keep My Number?

My net10 phone is old and showing signs of wear. I'm afraid it's going to die. When I get a new net10 phone I want to have my current phone number on it. How do I go about assigning my current number to the new phone.

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Answer #1: Posted by bigcasino59487 on March 15th, 2011 7:05 AM
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If you look at the back of the phone you'll see a door or cover. open the door and inside you'll see a black flat thin card. that is your what is known as, the simms card with all of your stored information. remove it and insert it into new phone. be sure your new phone is fully charged before switching simms cards.

Answer #2: Posted by lin4bar on April 29th, 2011 9:57 PM
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Actually, switching sim cards only works for other carriers like AT&T.  It won't work at all on Net10.  Every phone is tied to its own particular sim card and they're not interchangeable.  But you can go on their website BEFORE you activate your new phone and enter the required info and transfer your phone number to the new phone that way.  If it works correctly, it's a trouble-free transaction.  In my experience, you'll hit a glitch somewhere and have to call customer service.  So I'd be prepared for that with a land line and a paperback novel.  Or you could try their Facebook page, which has relatively quick customer service via email.  The good news with email is, the English is understandable on both sides, unlike the toll-free number.

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