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yotano211 · #23 10-30-2015

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Originally Posted by unkown5454

SIM Kit is just for activation. $4.99 at best Buy or 99 cents at T-Mobile.com from time to time. Normally they will charge $15 for the same exact kit.

Then, airtime must be bought at a minimum of $10, but the service is $3/month so you are basically covering for 3 months.

Can you change the phone number and still keep the minutes.

dealagreeproceed · #24 10-30-2015

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Originally Posted by yotano211

Can you change the phone number and still keep the minutes.

you sly dog you

unkown5454 · #25 10-30-2015

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Originally Posted by pirate1122

I already have a gsm phone. So If I complete the following order, I'll have a new number, 30 minutes, and 3 months of service?: (also checked tmobile your right. I could get 3 sims for $2.97 :D )

That is correct. Plus, using a real phone numbers solves all of the silly issues you run into testing VoIP phone numbers. I use phone numbers not only for EB, but other marketplaces including Cra.gsL.ist and any other thing I'm involved in or testing that needs real numbers. Messing with all these silly VoIP services that fail 99% of the time is just money lost and extra unneeded frustration.

unkown5454 · #26 10-30-2015

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Originally Posted by yotano211

Can you change the phone number and still keep the minutes.

I have not tried that yet. I use some other services that allow unlimited free numbers changes and are still working so I haven't really played the number change game with anyone new in a while.

pirate1122 · #27 10-31-2015

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Originally Posted by unkown5454

That is correct. Plus, using a real phone numbers solves all of the silly issues you run into testing VoIP phone numbers. I use phone numbers not only for EB, but other marketplaces including Cra.gsL.ist and any other thing I'm involved in or testing that needs real numbers. Messing with all these silly VoIP services that fail 99% of the time is just money lost and extra unneeded frustration.

Oh so youve never had one of these numbers result in a 0/0 ebay account?

pirate1122 · #28 10-31-2015

Just got out of chat with Tmobile agent.

1. If you call after activating sims they will give you a few free minutes (time not mentioned).

2. You don't have to change sims to get a new number.

3. A New number is free (im sure you need a good story.)

4. YOU GET TO KEEP THE REMAINING TIME

Go here to start a chat of your own: https://support.t-mobile.com/community/contact-us/

Just use a random number and random 4 pin code. I immediately said "I have a quick small question. And she didn't ask me any account crap."

unkown5454 · #29 10-31-2015

HMmmm, ok, the free number change possibility makes this even more intriguing and i think i will see if i can pull it off through chat.

pirate1122 · #30 10-31-2015

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Originally Posted by unkown5454

HMmmm, ok, the free number change possibility makes this even more intriguing and i think i will see if i can pull it off through chat.

Ill send you my log :D

pirate1122 · #31 10-31-2015

Still talking to new agents and reasking the same question. People always forget to mention things sometimes.

Here's what I was told.:

JozepE: Restrictions
- Mobile numbers cannot be changed within 30 days of a SIM change.
- Mobile number changes are limited to once every 90 days
- Customers cannot request a vanity or sequential numbers. Due to number regulations, T-Mobile must use the assigned number ranges in sequential order

unkown5454 · #32 11-01-2015

ok so free # change every 90 days. that's better than nothing or charging some stupid fee for it

balsero · #33 11-04-2015

i sold better deal.. $8 ..preloaded sim with service for 60 days and come with 200 min on tmobile network..

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Originally Posted by unkown5454

Simple Mobile runs on T-Mob. But, this is just something you will have to experiment with on your own. That's all I have ever done. I have other cell providers in my stable, but for various reasons and each have their own benefit. Another one, which runs on AT&T, is H20 which you can get almost anywhere and has been recommended by a few users here. I have not used it myself, but it's readily available and cheap and I see some of their cheap phones in gas stations.

You just have to look around to see what fits you best. And as I have said previously, there are different prepaid services all over the USA who are region specific. So, you may be able to find a good one that no one else can use.

unkown5454 · #34 11-04-2015

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Originally Posted by balsero

i sold better deal.. $8 ..preloaded sim with service for 60 days and come with 200 min on tmobile network..

yes, i know this now. but, you have also been hard for people to contact and I don't care about a few measly dollars. time is money for me so when i need things, i need them immediately.

Dmshark25 · #35 11-05-2015

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Originally Posted by balsero

i sold better deal.. $8 ..preloaded sim with service for 60 days and come with 200 min on tmobile network..

Are you still selling T-Mobile aims with 200min / 60 Days for $8 ??

austyn12x · #36 11-08-2015

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Originally Posted by glacier922

Gotcha. Still a bit expensive when you need even less than that. I'm using a prepaid cell provider that's about 6 bucks for a month, for one phone number. The thing is that I usually know how to get limits, sometimes higher than 10/1000 about 60% of the time with tracfone so far. Sometimes tracfone gives you the 10/1000.

The thing is with this simple mob is that the max I have gotten so far is 10/1000, and one I got 5/500! A new low. But I only tried 3 phone numbers with simple mob.

Maybe tmobile would be more like tracfone.

i don't know if its tracefones causing it but i got 2 1000 limit accounts at the same time.

ScottieBoi · #37 11-09-2015

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Originally Posted by newjerseymax

Phone with exchangeable sim cards is a good way to go.

I use tossibledigits for about 20 phone numbers around $30 a month. I have had same numbers for years and can change them anytime.

Looking into this option. Wondering, how do you have 20 numbers for $30? The plans that they show range from $o monthly at $3.50 per number, up to $39 for 7 numbers. No plans add up to what you quote.
Also, if they forward to your phone, can you tell which account number the person is calling on when it rings? I would hate to answer the phone and not know who I am lol

glacier922 · #38 11-10-2015

Me too, thank goodness.

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Originally Posted by austyn12x

i don't know if its tracefones causing it but i got 2 1000 limit accounts at the same time.

pirate1122 · #39 11-10-2015

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Originally Posted by austyn12x

i don't know if its tracefones causing it but i got 2 1000 limit accounts at the same time.

Do you mean you used a tracfone number to get it?

pirate1122 · #40 11-10-2015

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Originally Posted by unkown5454

yes, i know this now. but, you have also been hard for people to contact and I don't care about a few measly dollars. time is money for me so when i need things, i need them immediately.

With Tmobile plan, what's the highest limit you ever got and did you ever get a 0/0?