Selling iPhone 4, want next version - Next Steps please? Advice needed

[Bizzle79]

Hi everyone, newbie here. I am interested in upgrading early to the new iPhone when it comes out (assuming it's a "5" and not a "4S").

I have tried to read up on here but there's no guide to this but I know folks do this so I am seeking your advice and guidance.

So I sell my iPhone 4 and use a temporary phone before I get the 5.

1. How can i get a regular SIM that would have my number to fit in the other phone - call AT&T?
2. Do I need to do anything at this time regarding my line's account(assuming the iPhone ships in less than a month after release)?
3. When the 5 is announced and I'm ordering it - is there an option for current owners who want to upgrade so I can just maintain my number? How do I ensure I maintain my number?
4. Assuming 3 above is not possible, do i just order the 5 with another number and pop in my microSIM? (but this means a new account....?)
5. Is there anything else I have missed?

Thanks in advance!

 

[MaxBurn]

There are microSIM to standard SIM adapters. It's just a plastic tray. I used to move my ipad SIM to my 3GS that way.

The rest of the questions need to be referred to your carrier.

 

[rockyroad55]

Hi everyone, newbie here. I am interested in upgrading early to the new iPhone when it comes out (assuming it's a "5" and not a "4S").

I have tried to read up on here but there's no guide to this but I know folks do this so I am seeking your advice and guidance.

So I sell my iPhone 4 and use a temporary phone before I get the 5.

1. How can i get a regular SIM that would have my number to fit in the other phone - call AT&T? There are microsim adapters that can be bought. You can get them extremely cheap on ebay.

2. Do I need to do anything at this time regarding my line's account(assuming the iPhone ships in less than a month after release)? No, nothing you have to do.

3. When the 5 is announced and I'm ordering it - is there an option for current owners who want to upgrade so I can just maintain my number? How do I ensure I maintain my number? Yes, it is called an upgrade like you said. That just means you are signing a new 2 year contract from that day you bought the iPhone. Nothing changes. On Apple, it will have an option "I want to replace a phone on an EXISTING line with another iPhone."

4. Assuming 3 above is not possible, do i just order the 5 with another number and pop in my microSIM? (but this means a new account....?) #3 is definitely possible. I'll buy you an iPhone 5 if it isn't, seriously, don't worry.

5. Is there anything else I have missed? Be patient, it sucks having to wait right?

Thanks in advance!

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