Cingular SIM replacement question

[hixter]

I bought an 8525 on eBay that came without a SIM card. I just threw in my old SIM and proceeded to flash WM6 and several radios before I realized that my lack of 3G connectivity was due to having a years-old, non-3G Cingular SIM.

Any suggestions on how to go about getting a replacement from ATT? My hesitation is that ATT thinks I'm still using a Nokia with my $20 MediaMax 200 plan and I'm worried that they might try to bump me to the $40 plan.

I received several letters from Cingular shortly after I moved from California which urged me to go to the nearest store to pick up a new SIM due to network changes. Do you think I can walk into a store with the old SIM in my old Nokia and get an exchange without too much hassle?

[mexican-bum]

ya just put your sim back in your nokia and go to a cingular/Att company owned store and tell them about the letters you received and they will replace it at no cost. If you go to an authorized retailer they may charge your $25 for the new sim.

[Codevyper]

I think you'll have better luck if you go in with the phone and the old sim in it (your plan phone not the EBay one). I went into a Radio Shack near my work last week when I got my 8525 and asked for a new SIM and told them I spilled coffee all over my phone and it toasted the SIM and they still wanted the $25 for the card.

What a joke! The card is a worthless piece of plastic until they activate it so I can't see the $25 charge! Fortunately, I am responsible for acquiring Blackberries and activating them for our company, so when I got back to the office I dug around and found a spare 3G Cingular branded SIM and just called AT&T and activated that SIM on my 8525. Getting 3G no problem now.

[hixter]

I visited the local company-owned store, walked in and walked out 60 seconds later with a new SIM. No charge and no questions asked.

[mexican-bum]

ya rat shack is an authorized retailer and will always charge for sim cards. glad you were able to get one free hixter:)

[pcm2a]

$20 media max plan is for sure the way to go.