Your cell phone service hasn't been great lately, and you've been paying a lot of money for it. You don't get much data, and it's really slow, so why stick around? In what follows, I'll show you how to switch to AT&T, so you can save money and get better service for less.
Coverage and pricing are both good reasons to make the switch from your current carrier to AT&T. If you aren't getting very good coverage, or you think you're paying too much for your current plan, switching carriers can help.
AT&T can get you better service, depending on where you live. You can check to see if your area is covered by using our coverage comparison map. However, if your current carrier uses AT&T's wireless network, like Cricket Wireless, switching to AT&T won't get you better coverage because you'll be using the same network.
AT&T is one of the four major wireless networks, which means that they have some of the best service in the nation. In fact, they are the largest telecommunications company in the world! If you switch to AT&T, you'll definitely be putting your service in reliable hands.
You'll need to choose a phone plan before you can switch to AT&T. UpPhone's plan comparison tool makes it easy to find the one that fits your needs. Use the filters at the top to search by carrier, price, data, and more.
Your phone won't be able to operate on another wireless network if it's carrier locked. You'll have to unlock it before you can switch to AT&T.
You'll need to follow your current carrier's directions to unlock your phone. Each one has their own guidelines, but you generally have to be with their service for a certain period of time and your account's dues should be paid in full.
Sometimes the carrier will have a form online, otherwise you'll have to call the customer service number directly to request the unlock. Make sure that you have all your account information handy, so that they can verify the request during the call.
To check and see if your phone is compatible with AT&T's network:
Not all phones are compatible with every carrier and network, so you might not be able to switch to AT&T with your current device. AT&T allows you to check your compatibility with this form.
However, to use the form, you'll need to find your phone's unique IMEI number, or international mobile equipment identity number. You can find this on any device by dialing #06#, or through your Android or iOS smartphone settings.
Finding your IMEI number on Android is simple. Go into your Settings by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear icon. Then, all the way at the bottom of the list, you'll see About Phone. You should be able to find your IMEI in this menu.
On iPhones, you can find your IMEI number by going to Settings -> General -> About.
Make sure that you have a valid AT&T SIM card and an AT&T cell phone plan before continuing.
