topic Re: Keeping Same Number in Apple

Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:25:18 GMT

Hi,

I've had a Blackberry on a pay-monthly two year contract, that's scheduled to end on Tuesday. I therefore ordered an iPhone 5s on Friday on pay-monthly, which is scheduled to be delivered tomorow. Despite changing phones, I want to keep the same number, and was wondering how this proccess works?

Thanks.

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:26:53 GMT

Perform a swap my sim procedure.

This will move your number and tariff over from your old sim to the nano sim.

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:36:17 GMT

Apologies forgot to add the link !

http://swapmysim.o2.co.uk/

A new nano sim should come with the iphone.

If it does not then any o2 highstreet store keeps them instock or ask o2 to post one to you.

If you have to go to the 02 store then they will do the swap for you.

Here is a help link about changing from Blackberry to iOS.

There are a few more to look at if you would like to use Google / YouTube.

Edit : Wrong link used.

Replacement link : http://www.everythingicafe.com/transfer-contacts-calendars-blackberry-iphone/

Re: Keeping Same Number

MI5 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:31:07 GMT

Once initiated the swap procedure can take upto 24 hours to complete. Both you old and new sim cards will go offline at some point in the process. Rebooting the phone with the new sim in may help speed the process for you.

Re: Keeping Same Number

MI5 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:31:54 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Here is a help link about changing from android to iOS.

http://gizmodo.com/5943175/how-to-make-the-switch-from-android-to-ios

They had a Blackberry

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:49:01 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:

Here is a help link about changing from android to iOS.

http://gizmodo.com/5943175/how-to-make-the-switch-from-android-to-ios
They had a Blackberry

Good point.

Wrong link removed from my post.

New link:

http://www.everythingicafe.com/transfer-contacts-calendars-blackberry-iphone/

Side Note : Also use this link to set up your Apple i.d which you will need when setting up your iPhone 5s.

http://store.apple.com/uk/help/your_account

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:40:00 GMT

Thanks for the info.

Regarding the 'swapmysim' procedure, what mobile number do I type in for 'Step 1'? My Blackberry Number, or my new iPhone number?

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:48:49 GMT

I think you need to put your BB number in step 1 and in step 3 the serial number of your new sim.

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:58:20 GMT

Thanks.

Finally, the taffric includes 1GB worth of data per month. So any tips on making sure I don't over-run this? For example only using apps such Facebook, Twitter etc when connected to WiFi or?

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:05:29 GMT

I have the 5s myself

What I do is, I make sure mobile data is switched off when using wifi as some apps, inc FB, (read than on an Apple forum) prioritize mobile data over wifi so when you download your apps, make sure mobile data is off even when connected to wifi.

Also, at night the iPhone goes into the sleeping mode, which means it will use mobile data if on instead of wifi so again make sure it's off as sometimes apps update at night and you might use mobile data more quickly.

Another thing, make sure the apps are closed when you finished using them, as they do run in the backround, click the home button twice and swipe upwards to close all the apps.

Hope this helps!

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:25:54 GMT

If you need anymore help when the phone arrives, you know where we are.

Enjoy your new phone pmcgreal!

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:45:08 GMT

Silly quesiton, but I assume any monthly payments etc for my Blackberry will completely end once my iPhone is activated?

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:54:54 GMT

You should receive your final bill shortly after upgrade and after you paid it, you will be only paying for the new tariff.

Have you upgraded or taken out a new contract?

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:11:09 GMT

Upgraded.

It says in the 'My Mobile' section of My o2 account, on the left, the next bill date is the 9th of January, and above that it says 'Balance: £0.00'. Above all this under 'My billy summary' it still has the £21.99 I was paying for the Blackberry listed next to 'Latest airtime bill'.

However on the right of all this info, under my airtime tarrify summer, is all the new iPhon 5s info.

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:16:27 GMT

I think because your bill date is the 9th, DD normally comes out 14 days later so your final bill for the BB should come out around 23rd of Jan.

You could always call o2 on 202 from your mobile to clarify the final bill payment.

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:09:49 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Thanks.

Finally, the taffric includes 1GB worth of data per month. So any tips on making sure I don't over-run this? For example only using apps such Facebook, Twitter etc when connected to WiFi or?

Hi,

This link helped me.

http://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/spending_saving/2012/11/16/10_ways_to_cut_your_mobi...

Also turn off diagnostic sending etc.

Update/download apps on wifi.

Remember lots of coffee shops etc offer free wifi but just don't do anything like Internet banking as its not secure. If you visit a friend with home broadband don't be embarrassed to ask for their wifi password. It does not cost them anything to let you latch onto their router.

Running speed tests on your phone can use from 40-50mb.

Some of the battery saving tips in this thread can also save Data usage.

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Apple-iOS-Devices-iPhone-iPad/iOS-7-Battery-Saving-Tips/m-p/530730/high...

Re: Keeping Same Number

adamtemp64 — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:58:01 GMT

When you perform any upgrade with o2 the account just changes in this case data type and new monthly amount you always keep your number with an upgrade.

P.s. if you were not changing sim size then you woiuld just use the old sim with the new upgraded phone. But as this is to iphone you need the swapmysim as mentioned

Re: Keeping Same Number

davethorp — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:37:07 GMT

Your next bill should have an adjustment on it if there is a difference between the price plan costs with a pro rata refund of the BB price plan and a pro rata application of the iPhone price plan as well as the normal monthly payment for your iPhone plan and any handset plan if you are now on O2 refresh

If you have changed tariff as part of the upgrade this will have been done as the order was being prepared for dispatch and should now be showing in myO2. You may have received a few odd text messages about mobile internet around the same time (I did when I bought my 5S)

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:31:20 GMT

I've been at home all today with the phone, connected to WiFi, with Cellular turned off! Tomorow when out, if I stil leave Cellular off, I presume I can still receive text messages, phone calls etc?

Also, with 1GB of Data, is it fine to turn Cellular on now and then to check apps like Facebook when outside and not in a WiFi spot?

Re: Keeping Same Number

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:34:35 GMT

Yes, you will still be able to receive texts/calls with mobile data off.

Of course it's fine to check your FB etc on mobile data when out, I do it and after I.m done I simply switch mobile data off.

Hope this helps