Switch to T-Mobile Deals | Transfer Your Number & Phone Online (2024)

FAQs

How do I switch to T-Mobile and keep my 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. If it is, simply follow the on-screen instructions displayed during check-out to authorize the transfer. We'll do the rest.

When you switch to T-Mobile from an eligible carrier we'll reimburse your previous carrier's remaining device payment balance and up to $800 per line via virtual prepaid Mastercard (max of 4 per account), when you activate a new voice line, bring (port) your number to the new line, and submit proof of your eligible ...

Download the T-Mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Choose Start Switching. Follow the on-screen steps to finish setup, including: Buying a new device.

If so, a few companies are making it easy to do both by offering free phones when you switch. Some of the most notable include Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and Metro By T-Mobile.

Do not terminate your service with your existing company before initiating new service with another company. Contact the new company to start the process of porting your number. Provide the new company with your 10-digit phone number and any additional information required.

If you prioritize wider coverage and value-added plans, T-Mobile is likely your best bet. However, if you're looking for blazing-fast speeds and are willing to pay a premium for additional services, Verizon could be more up your alley. Your choice will ultimately depend on your specific needs and location.

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The number transfer process is typically immediate. If you experience any issues during the process, contact us 1-800-375-1126. Back up your contacts, voicemail, and text messages prior to transferring your number to T-Mobile. During the process, you may have dual service for up to 24 hours.

Unfortunately the discounted fee only applies to new lines, not upgrades. If you're buying a new phone for an existing line, you'll still have to pay the full $35 fee. The good news is the $5 DCC promo for new lines has no limits, and is compatible with pretty much every new line you can add at T-Mobile.

Transfer your data to the new device by choosing Settings > Accounts > Add Account > Google. Sign in to your Google account where your data is backed up. You will be asked if you would like to download your synced information, select Yes. Depending on the amount of data backed up it may take a while to download.

Can I just put my SIM card in a new phone? ›

Yes, you can switch SIM cards between phones as long as they are compatible with the same carrier network. Your SIM card should also be compatible with the new phone in terms of size (micro, nano, and standard size).

To copy apps and data on your new Android device, tap Copy. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect both devices with a cable. Important: If you don't have a compatible cable, you may need to use an adapter or use the wireless method. On your old device, tap Copy.

Bring your eligible unlocked phone with you and we'll reimburse your remaining phone payment balance when you switch from select carriers (including AT&T, Verizon, Spectrum, Claro, Liberty, Xfinity or UScellular) to T-Mobile – up to $800/line (up to 4 lines) via virtual prepaid card.

Surprising no one, "free" phones from any carrier aren't actually free, and T-Mobile is no different. The provider markets a free smartphone with no down payment when you add a new line, which, of course, you can pair with T-Mobile Magenta, Magenta MAX, or any of their other plans.

A consumer wishing to port a number should contact the prospective new carrier, who will start the process of porting by contacting the consumer's current carrier. Commission rules require carriers to port a number when they receive a valid request, and carriers may not refuse to port.

With Scam Shield, T-Mobile offers 1 free mobile number change per year, per line. Additional number changes will be charged $15.

Pay only $50 per month on our Essentials Saver plan when you bring your own device and switch with 1 line. That's a savings of $120 a year vs. a similar plan at Verizon, with Autopay & an eligible payment method. Plus, when you switch, we'll pay off your phone up to $800 via virtual prepaid Mastercard.