Buying Where You Don't Live

[Nagooya]

I'm out of town on Friday, so is it possible to get an area code for my phone that is from where I live?

 

[mlukens]

I'm out of town on Friday, so is it possible to get an area code for my phone that is from where I live?

You should be able to, I dont see why not, as long as you're within the same country.

 

[Nagooya]

You should be able to, I dont see why not, as long as you're within the same country.

Okay, that's good to know. Has anyone had this done before?

 

[TheAnswer]

With my current carrier, I got a 213 area code when I lived in 949...but that's roughly the same metro area. I don't know how it works from farther away.

 

[Nagooya]

With my current carrier, I got a 213 area code when I lived in 949...but that's roughly the same metro area. I don't know how it works from farther away.

Is it possible to request 949 if you live there, but buy the phone in another area code? Do you know?

 

[mlukens]

Is it possible to request 949 if you live there, but buy the phone in another area code? Do you know?

I am fairly certain they give an area code based on your address not the store, I have an 816 area code and have purchased phones in a 913 area code with no issues.

 

[Jimmyz]

There isn't a problem... I got my blackberry in CA and was able to get a 212 cell number actually.

 

[TheAnswer]

Sorry...I guess I should have been more clear. I requested and got a 213 area code, when I lived in 949 (and the store was in 310, I think)...I could have gotten a 949, but chose 213 instead. But like I said before, I don't know how much, if any, the fact that all of these area codes are in the LA region played.

How about calling an AT&T store in Vegas and asking them? I'd imagine if they can do it now with there current selection, that the iPhone isn't going to change that.

 

[Nagooya]

Thanks for the replies, it really helps ease my worries about this life-changing gadget.

 

[/dev/toaster]

Okay, that's good to know. Has anyone had this done before?

I have done it in the past with other carriers. In fact, I am going to be transferring a 732 number (New Jersey) to California. I called AT&T a few times to confirm it and they said it wouldn't be a problem. (Which I didn't think it would be)

 

[Nagooya]

I have done it in the past with other carriers. In fact, I am going to be transferring a 732 number (New Jersey) to California. I called AT&T a few times to confirm it and they said it wouldn't be a problem. (Which I didn't think it would be)

I'm relieved now. I just need the iPhone ASAP.

 

[taberrr]

Same here... I was planning on waiting to buy AFTER I move to NY... but I called AT&T and apparently I can just get a new # for the phone in my NY area code after I move, so now I'm all about getting it here.