AT&T Contract question

[sam2428]

Hello,

I tried searching but could not find exactly what I am looking for, but i apologize if this has already been discussed.

I am currently a Tmobile customer and plan on switching to AT&T for the new iphone (even if tmobile gets it as rumored). I had swapped my original plan for a family plan to add my mother years ago as she does not use her phone much (mainly for emergencies, mobile to mobile calling, and texting) and an extra 10 dollars/month was the smartest option at the time. Now that I want to switch to AT&T, I will probably have her and my dad take advantage of Tmobile's 49.99/line family deal while and move over.

Is it possible for me to sign up with AT&T, port my number, but not sign a contract (I will be using an unlocked phone I have)? Then, when the phone is released sign a contract to take advantage of the subsidized pricing?


The reason i ask is because I will be moving out of the state in a few weeks and i would like to have all this taken care of before I leave.

 

[fireshot91]

Yes it's possible. Just specify that, and don't buy a handset.

 

[sam2428]

Yes it's possible. Just specify that, and don't buy a handset.

Thats great, I would assume this can only be done in store?

 

[fireshot91]

Not necessarily.

You should be able to if you call AT&T corporate.

 

[sam2428]

Not necessarily.

You should be able to if you call AT&T corporate.

Awesome, thanks for the help! I'll probably end up going to the store any way as i'll need a new att sim.

 

[Zepaw]

If you have a phone that can be used on their network then 100% yes.

 

[imutter]

If you have already a new adress set it up under that state
We have moved a few times keeping our numbers and there was some strange issue with that !