Posted by elmerfud
I have a stupid question to ask: When I get my P800, can I just walk in to any AT&T store and ask for a SIM card? Do I have to bring the phone in? Can I install it myself?
Posted by rymnrsn
I think they are 20. At least a replacement is 20. Not sure if you need a phone.
Posted by bigdawg
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The AT&T store reps will need the unit itself because they will need the IMEI #. and some other info from the phone!
Posted by 4n7
if you have an account with them you should be able to just walk in without your phone.. otherwise i dont know.
[ This Message was edited by: 4n7 on 2003-03-12 03:31 ]
Posted by moodswinger
Do you have an account with AT&T?
If not, open one - or check with T-Mobile or Cingular. I recommend one of the small cell-phone shops that we have a lot in NY -- they will outfit you with a mid-range phone for free if you sign for service with AT&T or T-Mobile. After a while, you ask for the unlock code, and voila! - you got yourself a nice GSM phone on the side.
Posted by HolyMen
I think you can install it alone and don't need to bring your phone with you
Posted by elmerfud
Okay I talked with the local AT&T Wireless store. They said it was $25.00 for the SIM card, and I would have to activate my service at the same time (as they don't give out SIM cards to non-AT&T customers). I have a thought, if I obtained an M-Mode free phone from attws.com, could I use the SIM card from the free phone my P800 when it arrives?
Posted by CHiort
It should not be a problem. They might have a deal that will give you a phone but then you have a spare.
Posted by elmerfud
Yup, that is probably the best way to go. I can't see paying $25.00 for the SIM card, when I can get it for free.
Posted by CHiort
You can use any operators sim in your new phone. The operator locks the free phone that they give away with new activation so it can only be used with their sim. But their sim can be used with any unlocked phone.
Posted by T68iFan
CHiort
Thanks for the clarification. I needed to hear that.
Posted by GixxerForHire
Hey elmer I work for AT&T. If you already have an account call Customer Care and they will set you up with a free sim card. If you are opening a new account email me at dcabrera@bellsouth.net
I will set you up with service and send you a free sim card.