Today, I pre ordered an iPhone 4 on my dads upgrade. I used his phone number because I am not upgradable. How will it work when I go to pick the iPhone up on June 24th. They will give me a Microsim with his number, but I need one for mine. Does anyone know how this will work?
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iPhone 4 Micro sim number swap question?
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Thank you!!!
Here is the answer for anyone with the same question--
3. UPGRADE SWAP - Can I use someone else's upgrade? Yes, this is called an "upgrade swap". If you perform this in an AT&T store, they will handle it all for you. Apple should be able to as well, but they will need to contact AT&T during the process.
If you prefer to order online, place your order for the phone using the line(s) that has an available upgrade. If this line currently has no data plan, you may need to add a data plan (just choose the cheapest as you will be removing it later.) Once the phone(s) arrive contact AT&T to let them know that you will be activating the phone(s) on another line (performing an "upgrade swap"). (If you had to add a data plan, have them remove it at this time as well.) Once AT&T has reassociated the SIM with the correct line, connect the phone to iTunes to complete the activation. DONE!
This process does not affect your unlimited data plan.
I've heard that the process is different this time around and they actually have to activate the iPhone on the line you are using the upgrade on and then switch the equipment after the activation. This would makethe original microsim unusable and you would have to get a second one to complete the switch.
