Carrier T-Mobile, Activate new iPhone 5C

[ZeWarrior]

So I'm buying my mother a new iPhone 5c this weekend, upgrading her from her old Android phone.. It's a surprise phone though, I'd like to give it to her already activated though with her old number. She currently has a pre-paid plan with T-Mobile however, is there anyway I can activate it without deactivating her old phone or making her come with me? Thanks

 

[pottyvick]

So I'm buying my mother a new iPhone 5c this weekend, upgrading her from her old Android phone.. It's a surprise phone though, I'd like to give it to her already activated though with her old number. She currently has a pre-paid plan with T-Mobile however, is there anyway I can activate it without deactivating her old phone or making her come with me? Thanks

You can activate it on your account and just port her number later... I can't think of another way to do it if she's prepaid and your not on the account...

 

[wmdunn]

Just take her with you. It will be fun for her, and she may feel more comfortable with the change, having been involved in the process.