WhiteSoxFan1 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I was wondering if anyone knew off hand around how much it costs to "buy out" your contract for the phone. also if I were to buy a T-Moble phone, would I be able to keep my same nextel stuff (ei: number and phonebook) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Before I moved I planned on switching from cingular to T-Mobile--but the buyout for my contract was about $100, plus extra for the phone because I had signed up for a time deal that influenced how much my phone was. Anyway, it wasn't worth it, so I stayed with them. I know some companies let you keep your number--I've had friends switch and keep the numbers. I would call the carrier you want to switch to and see what they offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxFan1 Posted November 8, 2004 Author Share Posted November 8, 2004 ^^exactly what I didnt want to hear. nextel usually charges much more than everyone else, plus I think I also extended my contract when I bought my current phone, to lower the price, which they'll probably add onto. I wanted to do this because im going on vacation soon, and I wanted a camera phone, since its the new in thing. I didnt want to spend 350 bucks on the new nextel one either, but im guessing its gonna be in the 200-300 dollar range just to get out of this contract plus add buying and setting up a plan with another company. ehhh not good. Ill get the bad news tomorrow when I call them I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagar69 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 hell yah, get T-mobile, its awesome. great service, good range, not too expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 All cell phone numbers are transferable now. They passed a law that guarenteed you can take your number with you. And if you just signed a contract, dig it out, and it will say on there somewhere how much it costs to buy out a contract. I can tell you it won't be cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalls2598 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 also, you probably wont be able to transfer your phone book if you are switching companies. if you were getting a new Nextel, it probably can be done, but not if you go to T-mobile, sprint, or anyone else. as a side note...picture phones are cool, but the quality really isnt the greatest. you may want to take the 200-300 bucks you mentioned and just buy a camera. just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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