AT&T, port my number AFTER purchase?

[Eric8199]

Hoping you guys can help me out. This summer I'll be getting my first iPhone. I currently am under contract with Alltel, but that ends in June. My problem is that AT&T does not have as good of coverage as Alltel/Verizon in my area. I think it will be acceptable, but I won't be sure until I get it.

So the question: I would like to port my Alltel number, but I don't want to cancel my Alltel contract until I know the iPhone will work for me. So, can I get the iPhone on AT&T with a new number, and then a week or so later port over my current Alltel number? Do they allow that, or do you have to do it at the time of purchase?

Thanks

 

[dave006]

Yes you can activate an iPhone with AT&T and have a new number phone number. You can try out the coverage and you can choose to port your phone number at a later date.

Dave

 

[ViPa]

you have 30 days from when you start the contract to port the number for free..after that, there is a charge..but your good for the first 30 days

 

[Almy]

I haven't done it, but I asked AT&T customer service about porting a number on two separate occasions. Both times I was told they wouldn't do the port until after the old phone was disconnected. So sounds like the way they do it fits your needs.

 

[Eric8199]

Perfect, thanks guys. I'm glad this forum is so helpful. Every question I have is answered very well.