On 6/27/2010 7:01 PM, me@privacy.net wrote:
> I have a T Mobile prepaid number that I want to totally
> deactivate.
>
> For the life of me I cant find an answer on their web
> site as to how to do this!
>
> Anyone have an idea?
They do have telephone support, hit and miss on quality, but they could
answer the question I suppose. In lieu of that, call your landline or
your office extension or whatever and just let the minutes run dry.
In message <bi0g26p2upkvfci6fbakoi9fu7hafrl1a4@4ax.com> me@privacy.net
was claimed to have wrote:
>I have a T Mobile prepaid number that I want to totally
>deactivate.
>
>For the life of me I cant find an answer on their web
>site as to how to do this!
>
>Anyone have an idea?
Throw the SIM out (or destroy it), the account will deactivate itself
automatically.
<me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> DevilsPGD <Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-Cage@crazyhat.net>
> wrote:
>
>>Throw the SIM out (or destroy it), the account will deactivate itself
>>automatically.
>
> I have let the account run DRY of minutes and
> money..... but still shows active when I log onto their
> web page!
>
> Are you serious that destroying the SIM will turn it
> off for good?
No, but it would prevent anyone from adding more time and using the number.
I guess the real question is why do you need the account "deactivated" now?
It will self-deactivate 90 days (or is 120, I forget?) after its balance
expiration date. It might be possible to call T-Mo and accelerate the
process, but there seems to be no practical reason for doing so. You could
also port the number to another phone service if you're attached to it,
which should auto-cancel it.
>I guess the real question is why do you need the account "deactivated" now?
>It will self-deactivate 90 days (or is 120, I forget?) after its balance
>expiration date. It might be possible to call T-Mo and accelerate the
>process, but there seems to be no practical reason for doing so. You could
>also port the number to another phone service if you're attached to it,
>which should auto-cancel it.
If it will self deactivate.... then I'm ok with
that.... thanks!
In message <mjjh261er4b3cs4c2r7vht9ubusaq5l463@4ax.com> me@privacy.net
was claimed to have wrote:
>DevilsPGD <Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-Cage@crazyhat.net>
>wrote:
>
>>Throw the SIM out (or destroy it), the account will deactivate itself
>>automatically.
>
>I have let the account run DRY of minutes and
>money..... but still shows active when I log onto their
>web page!
>
>Are you serious that destroying the SIM will turn it
>off for good?
Well more specifically, doing nothing at all will deactivate the
account, it's just a matter of when. T-Mobile prepaid accounts are
automatically cancelled after the prepaid amount runs out.
You can either burn through any remaining minutes or just wait for the
expiry date but either way, it will be deactivated after a period of
time.
Destroying the SIM doesn't immediately trigger a deactivation, but it
makes it far less likely that someone will find the SIM and add funds.
In message <slrni2hpdv.1bl7.knock_yourself_out@shell.config.c om>
Allodoxaphobia <knock_yourself_out@example.net> was claimed to have
wrote:
>On Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:01:50 -0500, me@privacy.net wrote:
>> I have a T Mobile prepaid number that I want to totally
>> deactivate.
>
>Do what a lot of folks do: Drop it in the commode and flush.
In message <ta3i2694mlchmomvqc276u1174js94ddka@4ax.com> me@privacy.net
was claimed to have wrote:
>DevilsPGD <Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-Cage@crazyhat.net>
>wrote:
>
>>Destroying the SIM doesn't immediately trigger a deactivation, but it
>>makes it far less likely that someone will find the SIM and add funds.
>
>What I want to do is buy another prepaid SIM kit and
>get a NEW cell number
>
>The old number has been comprised by people I don't
>want having it
Rather than jumping through those hoops, you could call T-Mobile and
request a new number.
>I will then use my google voice number as my "give
>away" number to all but the closest of people
Why not use it for everyone, including the closest of people?
>>The old number has been comprised by people I don't
>>want having it
>
>Rather than jumping through those hoops, you could call T-Mobile and
>request a new number.
Its easier to just get a new SIM than the above
>>I will then use my google voice number as my "give
>>away" number to all but the closest of people
>
>Why not use it for everyone, including the closest of people?
I will eventually....soon as I make sure I can trust
the tech
On 6/28/2010 7:00 PM, me@privacy.net wrote:
> DevilsPGD<Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-Cage@crazyhat.net>
> wrote:
>
>>> The old number has been comprised by people I don't
>>> want having it
>>
>> Rather than jumping through those hoops, you could call T-Mobile and
>> request a new number.
>
> Its easier to just get a new SIM than the above
I've done 2 number changes via support for my prepaid T-Mobile. It's
quick and painless.
>
>>> I will then use my google voice number as my "give
>>> away" number to all but the closest of people
>>
>> Why not use it for everyone, including the closest of people?
>
> I will eventually....soon as I make sure I can trust
> the tech
Go ahead and trust it. It works. I've been redirecting my GV number to
prepaid phones for years going back to Grand Central (acquired by Google).
In message <i0dkba$m5b$1@news.eternal-september.org> Travis James
<travis.james@gmail.com> was claimed to have wrote:
>On 6/28/2010 7:00 PM, me@privacy.net wrote:
>> DevilsPGD<Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-Cage@crazyhat.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>> The old number has been comprised by people I don't
>>>> want having it
>>>
>>> Rather than jumping through those hoops, you could call T-Mobile and
>>> request a new number.
>>
>> Its easier to just get a new SIM than the above
>
>I've done 2 number changes via support for my prepaid T-Mobile. It's
>quick and painless.
Or at least no more painful than activating a new SIM.
I don't think it makes much difference either way.
>> I will eventually....soon as I make sure I can trust
>> the tech
>
>Go ahead and trust it. It works. I've been redirecting my GV number to
>prepaid phones for years going back to Grand Central (acquired by Google).
On Jun 28, 11:11*am, Allodoxaphobia <knock_yourself_...@example.net>
wrote:
> On Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:01:50 -0500, m...@privacy.net wrote:
> > I have a T Mobile prepaid number that I want to totally
> > deactivate.
>
> Do what a lot of folks do: Drop it in the commode and flush.
What an irresponsible suggestion. You're helping to damage your
cities wastewater system not to mention that it's totally anti-
environment.
On Jun 28, 2:01*pm, m...@privacy.net wrote:
> DevilsPGD <Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-C...@crazyhat.net>
> wrote:
>
> >Destroying the SIM doesn't immediately trigger a deactivation, but it
> >makes it far less likely that someone will find the SIM and add funds.
>
> What I want to do is buy another prepaid SIM kit and
> get a NEW cell number
>
> The old number has been comprised by people I don't
> want having it
>
> I will then use my google voice number as my "give
> away" number to all but the closest of people
If you *bothered* to call customer care they can assign you a new
number. You can then direct anyone who wishes to contact you to use
your GV number.
On Jun 28, 7:00*pm, m...@privacy.net wrote:
> DevilsPGD <Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-C...@crazyhat.net>
> wrote:
>
> >>The old number has been comprised by people I don't
> >>want having it
>
> >Rather than jumping through those hoops, you could call T-Mobile and
> >request a new number.
>
> Its easier to just get a new SIM than the above
>
> >>I will then use my google voice number as my "give
> >>away" number to all but the closest of people
>
> >Why not use it for everyone, including the closest of people?
>
> I will eventually....soon as I make sure I can trust
> the tech
Ho silly is that? Til you can trust the tech. What do you think the
tech person is going to do stalk you? Better be careful next time you
take a walk not to step on a crack. That might kill someone.
On Jun 29, 1:28*pm, DevilsPGD <Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-
C...@crazyhat.net> wrote:
> In message <i0dkba$m5...@news.eternal-september.org> Travis James
> <travis.ja...@gmail.com> was claimed to have wrote:
>
> >On 6/28/2010 7:00 PM, m...@privacy.net wrote:
> >> DevilsPGD<Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-C...@crazyhat.net>
> >> wrote:
>
> >>>> The old number has been comprised by people I don't
> >>>> want having it
>
> >>> Rather than jumping through those hoops, you could call T-Mobile and
> >>> request a new number.
>
> >> Its easier to just get a new SIM than the above
>
> >I've done 2 number changes via support for my prepaid T-Mobile. It's
> >quick and painless.
>
> Or at least no more painful than activating a new SIM.
>
> I don't think it makes much difference either way.
Why make things difficult on yourself? Just request a new number.
Takes all of a few minutes. Getting a new SIM involves getting a new
activation code as well as a new SIM. Activation codes can only be
gotten on new number "kits". They are $10 from a corp store or $8 on
line. No need for the extra time or expense if you just call customer
care and ask them to assign you a new number.
>Ho silly is that? Til you can trust the tech. What do you think the
>tech person is going to do stalk you? Better be careful next time you
>take a walk not to step on a crack. That might kill someone.
I have an older brother just diagnosed with colon
cancer
You seriously think I should give him a "number" that
is a "middle man" between me and my real number?
have you ever been to engineering school? I have....
and the law of "unintended consequences" ABOUNDS with
complexity
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