Porting number from normal sim to Micro - how long?

JasonBourne1 · 2011-07-11 19:12:33

Hi, Got the new Iphone on Meteor. Called up at about 4 today to port my number from the normal sim to the Micro one. My existing phone has stopped working but the Iphone still hasnt activated. Anyone know how long this takes? I can't call Meteor as i'm on my own here and have no phone now! Please help!!

11-07-2011 08:12PM

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JasonBourne1

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Hi,

Got the new Iphone on Meteor.

Called up at about 4 today to port my number from the normal sim to the Micro one. My existing phone has stopped working but the Iphone still hasnt activated.

Anyone know how long this takes? I can't call Meteor as i'm on my own here and have no phone now! Please help!!

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#2 11-07-2011 08:27PM

chrislad

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About 3 seconds. Have you plugged the iPhone into iTunes? What message are you getting?

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#3 11-07-2011 09:02PM

JasonBourne1

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No message at all. Doesnt even recognise it! Head melted here

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#4 11-07-2011 09:07PM

eolasguy

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Sounds like your sim swap never went through! Going to have to call them

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#5 11-07-2011 10:46PM

Gumbo

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you'll have to call your network back.
it should take about 2 mins in total but if its put to the back of the que or a tech guy forgets to hit the big red button, you could be waiting forever!

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