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Can you have a phone without phone number?
Without a SIM Card, your Android Phone won’t have a Phone Number associated with it, which can be used by other users to contact or Call you. However, there are many popular VOIP Apps like WhatsApp, Google Voice, TextNow, Telegram and others which can be used to send text messages and make voice and video calls.
What phone company lets you keep your number?
Yes, it is possible to keep the number you already have from another wireless or landline carrier. First, check if your existing number is eligible for transfer to T-Mobile.
Do all phones come with a phone number?
When you sign up for a new cell phone, your new provider will typically give you the option to keep you old number or receive a new phone number. Once you’ve completed all the requested information, you’ll be issued a new phone number. Your new number will be associated with you new SIM card.
Do prepaid phones come with a phone number?
Every prepaid account comes with a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. Each SIM card also contains a number that once registered, provides you with a personal phone number. Which phone number you receive will depend on which company you choose and your area of service.
How do I set up an iPhone without a phone number?
Start iPhone > Slide Right > Select Language > Select Country > Select Set Up Manually > Select WiFi Network > Enter your WiFi Password > tap on OK to dismiss “No SIM Card” pop-up.
Why does everything need a phone number?
A phone number enables an easy way to set up two-factor authentication for things like password resets or other sensitive actions. By calling you or sending a text message, the service can confirm that [access to] the phone [number] is a thing you have.
Can I switch from Verizon to AT and keep my number?
Yes, it is possible to keep the number you already have from another wireless or wireline carrier. First, check to see if your existing number is eligible for transfer to AT. If it is, then all you have to do is follow the instructions to authorize the transfer. We’ll do the rest.
How do I get AT to release my number?
Start an online transfer request
- Go to att.com/tobr.
- Select Star Transfer.
- Read the tips, and then select Continue.
- If you use your ID to manage more than one account, sign in with the wireless account you want to transfer.
- Choose the numbers you want to transfer (make sure each phone can get texts).
Can I have 2 phones with the same number T Mobile?
If you want each phone to simply share the same primary number and you don’t want to get high-speed data on the second device then you can pair your number with another device for just $10 a month using a Data with Paired DIGITS plan. *Data with Paired DIGITS comes with unlimited data at 512 Kbps.
Can 2 phones have the same number?
The short answer is “no.” Cell phone carriers will not activate the same number on two different phones for security and privacy reasons; for instance, what would happen if the second person lost their phone and every phone conversation was heard by a stranger?
Can you pick your own phone number with Tracfone?
Yes, as long as your phone’s technology is compatible with the area. The wireless phone number can be changed only up to 4 times per year. Please contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-867-7183 to change your number.
Does a SIM card have its own phone number?
A guide to SIM cards, the small chips that connect your phone to a cellular network. A SIM card, or subscriber identity module, is a small card in your cellphone that connects you to the network. Your SIM card contains your phone number, and lets you make phone calls, send text messages, and more.