WirelessAdvisor.com

elizab1949 · 11-05-2002, 8:52 PM

I lost my AT&T phone last night in a taxi and had it immediately de-activated. I need to get a new phone ASAP, but am facing paying big money for not so great phones. I had a Panasonic Allure and would like to get another similar grade phone, but can't afford to pay so much. Anyone have any advice about what new phone to get and where? Any rebates available, etc?

Thanks in advance!

jmccrane · 11-05-2002, 9:20 PM

If you're still under contract, you can try to negotaite a reasonable deal with them in exchange for an extension on your contract. Ask to talk to a higher-up than the person who answers the phone (or see a store manager). If that doesn't work, turn to eBay or other online marketplaces.

elizab1949 · 11-05-2002, 10:26 PM

I know this is probably asked all the time, but if I do purchase a new Allure phone from E-bay, can I keep my same number...I am really clueless about these things so any help is appreciated!

11-05-2002, 10:26 PM

I had the same problem and found that www.amazon.com sells the panasonic versio for 69$ and has free shipping on it too.
Just go through all the steps of filling out your zipcode etc and when it asks you to choose a plan scroll to the bottom and you should see an option for buying the phone unlocked. If you want another phone try ebay.

11-05-2002, 10:29 PM

the phone number is linked to your account and not the phone. As long as you have the same account you can activate any phone with it and you will be using the same number each time.

elizab1949 · 11-05-2002, 10:34 PM

THANK YOU so much for your quick responses...I am so mad at myself right now, and at the same time am anxious to replace the phone asap. I really appreciate any/all advice!

Canarsiejoe · 11-06-2002, 4:43 PM

When you get your new phone remember one word INSURANCE

jmccrane · 11-06-2002, 4:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by: Canarsiejoe
When you get your new phone remember one word INSURANCE

I dunno. Insurance is $4 a month, then it's a $35-50 deductible if you lsoe the phone. When you can get phones through other means for under $100, insurance only really makes sense if you invest in a phone that cost YOU more than $200.

11-06-2002, 7:04 PM

is $4 a month, then it's a $35-50 deductible if you lsoe the phone
^^^^^^^

Agreed, insurance not worth it if the covered phone is something like a Nokia 5160/3360 ...

matt8205 · 11-06-2002, 7:07 PM

"Extended warranty? How can I go wrong!" -- Homer Simpson

The last post is probably right; insure it only if it costs a lot.

11-05-2002, 8:52 PM	#1
elizab1949 Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone! I lost my AT&T phone last night in a taxi and had it immediately de-activated. I need to get a new phone ASAP, but am facing paying big money for not so great phones. I had a Panasonic Allure and would like to get another similar grade phone, but can't afford to pay so much. Anyone have any advice about what new phone to get and where? Any rebates available, etc? Thanks in advance!

11-05-2002, 9:20 PM	#2
jmccrane Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone! If you're still under contract, you can try to negotaite a reasonable deal with them in exchange for an extension on your contract. Ask to talk to a higher-up than the person who answers the phone (or see a store manager). If that doesn't work, turn to eBay or other online marketplaces.

11-05-2002, 10:26 PM	Original Poster #3
elizab1949 Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone! I know this is probably asked all the time, but if I do purchase a new Allure phone from E-bay, can I keep my same number...I am really clueless about these things so any help is appreciated!

11-05-2002, 10:26 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone! I had the same problem and found that www.amazon.com sells the panasonic versio for 69$ and has free shipping on it too. Just go through all the steps of filling out your zipcode etc and when it asks you to choose a plan scroll to the bottom and you should see an option for buying the phone unlocked. If you want another phone try ebay.

11-05-2002, 10:29 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone! the phone number is linked to your account and not the phone. As long as you have the same account you can activate any phone with it and you will be using the same number each time.

WirelessAdvisor.com

Northeastern US Wireless Forum

PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone! in U.S. Wireless Forums [Archive]; "I lost my AT&T phone last night in a taxi ..."

WirelessAdvisor.com

11-05-2002, 10:34 PM	Original Poster #6
elizab1949 Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone! THANK YOU so much for your quick responses...I am so mad at myself right now, and at the same time am anxious to replace the phone asap. I really appreciate any/all advice!

11-06-2002, 4:43 PM	#7
Canarsiejoe Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone! When you get your new phone remember one word INSURANCE

11-06-2002, 7:04 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone! is $4 a month, then it's a $35-50 deductible if you lsoe the phone ^^^^^^^ Agreed, insurance not worth it if the covered phone is something like a Nokia 5160/3360 ...

11-06-2002, 7:07 PM	#10
matt8205 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone! "Extended warranty? How can I go wrong!" -- Homer Simpson The last post is probably right; insure it only if it costs a lot.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads for: PLEASE HELP- Lost my AT&T phone!
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Lost Phone. Now what?	BigDude	Central US Wireless Forum	1	02-24-2006 8:44 PM
Retainment of phone number from lost phone	EdwardP	Verizon Wireless Users	5	12-09-2005 11:26 AM
Lost phone HELP!	ralph401	Southern US Wireless Forum	2	07-21-2004 12:50 PM
Lost phone	forkhorn	Central US Wireless Forum	2	02-02-2003 11:03 AM
Lost Phone (what can i do)	AzNGR	Samsung	0	01-08-2003 1:31 PM