Tips to make the transition from one carrier to another smoother
The advertised prices for iPhones can be deceptive.
Plus, moving to a new carrier can get you better service or features.
But changing isn’t always simple.
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Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know before you switchiPhone carriers.
Your old company won’t want to let you and the money you’ll pay them go so easily.
Check your contract status with your current carrier.
To do that, you have to “port” your number.
This allows you to keep your phone number, but move it and your account to another provider.
Can You Use Your Old iPhone?
Most people changing from one company to another will take that offer.
The newest model costs the most but also has the latest and great features.
While the basic outlines of what each carrier gives you calling, data, texting, etc.
are fairly similar, there are some important differences that can end up saving you a lot.
Check out the rate plans from the major carriers in the linked article.
Back-Up iPhone Data
Before switching, ensure to back up the data on your iPhone.
For example, losing all of your contacts would be a headache.
Fortunately, you cantransfer those from iPhone to iPhonefairly easily.
Luckily, backing up your iPhone is easy: do this simply by syncing your phone to your box.
Each time you do this, it creates a backup of the contents of your phone.
If you use iCloud to back up your data, your steps are slightly different.
That will begin youriCloud backup.
You’ll know it’s working due to the spinning circle in the top left corner of the screen.
When you’re done backing up your phone, you’re ready to set up your new phone.
You should also read aboutrestoring your backed up dataduring the set-up process.
Youcannotcancel your old service until you’re up and running on the new company.
If you do that before your number ports, you’ll lose your phone number.
The best way to avoid this is to do nothing with your old service at first.
