AT&T and Alltel Merger

**imported_elp6n** · November 16th, 2010, 11:09 AM

That's odd that they would put that there with no explanation. That date isn't on any paperwork they've sent to their customers. Deadline for picking phones is November 24. Date for shipping phones is Dec 4...

**Sat_morning_QB** · November 16th, 2010, 11:54 AM

It has Alltel logo in corner and says alltel network now part of AT&T in Virginia. Somone that has free time should call and ask. Guess I may tonight an see if I can port my Alltel number over to the ATT&T phone, there is a number in fine print 1-800-255-8351.

**UTVols2** · November 16th, 2010, 01:04 PM

Where did it say the Torch was $300. I got my wife one for $99 with our new plan. If you pay $300 you are getting hosed.

**imported_elp6n** · November 16th, 2010, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Sat_morning_QB

It has Alltel logo in corner and says alltel network now part of AT&T in Virginia. Somone that has free time should call and ask. Guess I may tonight an see if I can port my Alltel number over to the ATT&T phone, there is a number in fine print 1-800-255-8351.

You've already gotten your AT&T phone?

**Sat_morning_QB** · November 16th, 2010, 04:46 PM

Na i live in Norton and broke down and got one for my birthday last month, we were in JC and I gave in got a iPhone 4, work great around town. I called and downgraded my Alltel phone to a $25 plan they have with like 400 minutes and added 200 texts just to keep active until merger is complete.

**imported_elp6n** · November 16th, 2010, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Sat_morning_QB

Na i live in Norton and broke down and got one for my birthday last month, we were in JC and I gave in got a iPhone 4, work great around town. I called and downgraded my Alltel phone to a $25 plan they have with like 400 minutes and added 200 texts just to keep active until merger is complete.

The AT&T website (cant recall the exact link) has a feature that shows if your current # can be kept on your AT&T plan.

**Sat_morning_QB** · November 16th, 2010, 05:11 PM

Well the Reps had told me once the merger is done and we have 30 days to opt out, I call and move my current number to the iPhone and then cancel my Alltel plan with the free phone they send you and keep it as a back up or if I want to use it for some reason I just take out the sim and plug it in to other phone. If you find that link post it

**imported_elp6n** · November 17th, 2010, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Sat_morning_QB

Well the Reps had told me once the merger is done and we have 30 days to opt out, I call and move my current number to the iPhone and then cancel my Alltel plan with the free phone they send you and keep it as a back up or if I want to use it for some reason I just take out the sim and plug it in to other phone. If you find that link post it

Hope this link works
AT&T Local Number Portability - Keep Your Number - Wireless from AT&T

**The_Sage** · November 17th, 2010, 12:43 PM

Thanks for the link... I tried 2 different cell #'s to see if they were eligible to transfer, but both numbers were NOT eligible. Both numbers are 276 and were assigned at the Norton Alltel office. Just wondering if anyone else has tried the link that elp6n posted above and received the same information???