chunk73Premium
join:2002-02-22
Fairfield, CT
1 edit | Parents switched from AT&T Phone/DSL to OOL/OV My parents just switched today to OOL/OV from their copper landline and DSL from AT&T. The install of OOL and OV went great and their number has ported over successfully with both inbound and outbound calls working.
I know with cell phones when you port a # the disconnect of the previous provider happens automatically. Does the same hold true for land lines with DSL, will my parents phone and DSL automatically be terminated without having to call AT&T?
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 FiosmanPremium
join:2006-12-28
Allendale, NJ
kudos:3 | reply to chunk73
You have to call to cancel otherwise you will get billed |
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Believes you have to ring AT & T retention to cancel the account. Failure to do this will result in their continuing to bill you. |
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 HarddriveProud American and Infidel since 1968.Premium
join:2000-09-20
Phone Room
kudos:2 | reply to chunk73
Comcast contacted AT&T and cancelled with them when I switched. It was an epic day when I took my money and business from AT&T.
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chunk73Premium
join:2002-02-22
Fairfield, CT | reply to chunk73
Ok, was at their house today and there is no dial tone at the NID. I assume the phone has been cut off, but i guess that doesnt mean the DSL is canceled. I guess AT&T could have dropped dial tone with DSL still being active on a dry pair. I guess it is worth a call to confirm. |
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HarddriveProud American and Infidel since 1968.Premium
join:2000-09-20
Phone Room
kudos:2 Reviews:
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| believe me if the dial tone is gone at the telco's NID, then the DSL is shut off as well.
dry loop DSL doesn't get a regular telephone number (conventional area code and such). they would have had to completely install a new circuit with a new number.
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chunk73Premium
join:2002-02-22
Fairfield, CT | said by Harddrive:believe me if the dial tone is gone at the telco's NID, then the DSL is shut off as well.
dry loop DSL doesn't get a regular telephone number (conventional area code and such). they would have had to completely install a new circuit with a new number.
Great! Thanks |
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 MrFixitCTpay it forwardPremium,VIP,ExMod 2001-06
join:2000-12-01
Charleston, SC | reply to chunk73
I'd still call to be sure.. |
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HarddriveProud American and Infidel since 1968.Premium
join:2000-09-20
Phone Room
kudos:2 | ^
if an AT&T employee tells you to still call, you need to. |
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 DavidNow accepting new patientsPremium,VIP
join:2002-05-30
Granite City, IL
kudos:70 | reply to chunk73
if you send me the number it was on I can look for a D order. |
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 PeteC2Got Mouse?Premium,MVM
join:2002-01-20
Bristol, CT
kudos:5 | I have never gone wrong following MrFixIt's advice on anything dsl...besides, if you call, it will take all the concern out of this. Personally, for me, knowing trumps guessing/hoping.
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