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Topic # 55592 6-Jan-2010 18:06
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My Mate was going from cdma to xt and they said it was $20 for the sim plus another $20 to get the number put on. is that right?

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  Reply # 287517 6-Jan-2010 18:12
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I don't think it is correct, My transfer was free when I did it, so Can't see why they would charge Darren to upgrade to xt :P



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  Reply # 287521 6-Jan-2010 18:14
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LOLOL it's andrew.

 
 
 
 


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  Reply # 287528 6-Jan-2010 18:30
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Depends what you're doing. If you're going CDMA prepaid to XT prepaid I believe it should be free. If you're still have some term left on a plan with CDMA and moving to XT there would be some termination costs.

Try getting your friend to put his number into this website and find out what upgrade options he has http://store.telecom.co.nz/mobile/upgrade



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  Reply # 287529 6-Jan-2010 18:31
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it's prepaid.

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  Reply # 287533 6-Jan-2010 18:46
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akia: Depends what you're doing. If you're going CDMA prepaid to XT prepaid I believe it should be free. If you're still have some term left on a plan with CDMA and moving to XT there would be some termination costs.

Try getting your friend to put his number into this website and find out what upgrade options he has http://store.telecom.co.nz/mobile/upgrade



SIM's are free when transferring from CDMA.


Telecom do not charge ETF's to move to XT from CDMA, you simply need to honor the balance of your contract.


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  Reply # 287535 6-Jan-2010 18:47
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Jarrod which store did you visit? Where are you based?

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  Reply # 287537 6-Jan-2010 18:49
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In Napier don't know which store he went to. would probably be leading edge.

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  Reply # 287538 6-Jan-2010 18:50
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Darren (His friend) went into Leading Edge Napier, just  talking to him before

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  Reply # 287540 6-Jan-2010 18:51
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All the LE store need to do is select CDMA to XT upgrade on One Rate Prepaid in the point of sale computer, and the SIM will be free.

You don't pay to transfer a number.

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  Reply # 287545 6-Jan-2010 19:00
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Try the ORB store down the road if need be.

Perhaps call them to confirm?

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  Reply # 287590 6-Jan-2010 21:54
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I transferred two of my contract numbers from CMDA to XT and didn't pay a cent.




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  Reply # 287804 7-Jan-2010 15:04
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visit Telecom Retail Stores and talk to them

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  Reply # 289020 11-Jan-2010 17:01
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As I understand it, Telecom have significantly reduced commissions paid to dealer, so unless you have brought the phone from the store you are in, you are likley to be charged.

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  Reply # 289596 13-Jan-2010 12:00

JarrodM: My Mate was going from cdma to xt and they said it was $20 for the sim plus another $20 to get the number put on. is that right?


$20 for the sim - Right

$20 to get the number put on - Wrong. (However I do understand some stores charge for certain services that others don't)

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Reply # 289834 13-Jan-2010 22:14
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$20 for the sim - Right




No that is not correct in the instance the OP is referring to.


When you transfer from CDMA (i.e. upgrade), on postpaid or prepaid there is NO charge for a SIM.


Prepaid SIM's with a new number cost $29.95 (however they are currently free when you purchase a handset).


The only time you should pay for a SIM is if you lost or damaged your original SIM. Faulty SIM's are replaced free of charge.


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