superal Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I have delayed renewing my old phone because I could not make my mind up with so many on the market but in a moment of weakness my lady convinced me to buy a modest VIVO on a 1 year contract whereby the phone cost is billed alongside your monthly subs . All ok until I was asked to pick out a new number to which I said that I wanted to retain my old number . The shop ( DTAC ) said that is OK but I would have to pay an additional 200 baht a month to keep my old number . Not understand because I have been with the DTAC shop with the same number for 2 or 3 years . Is the additional 200 baht charge the norm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Geez, does life have to be that complicated? I never heard of renting a phone... its like bowling shoes... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Photoguy21 Posted August 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2022 Buy the phone you want and put your SIM card in it. Not very hard is it? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Sometimes phone network companies won't transfer the number, just the way it is based on the sim you bought before. If you've already sealed the deal, hopefully you have a 2 sim phone so put old and new sim in phone, no need for monthly 200 baht, just top up occasionally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Sometimes phone network companies won't transfer the number, just the way it is based on the sim you bought before. If you've already sealed the deal, hopefully you have a 2 sim phone so put old and new sim in phone, no need for monthly 200 baht, just top up occasionally In Thailand the phones are unlocked so using a SIM from any company in any phone is not an issue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: In Thailand the phones are unlocked so using a SIM from any company in any phone is not an issue i know, that's not the point, sometimes they won't transfer the number which is different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: i know, that's not the point, sometimes they won't transfer the number which is different It is the point. They don't need to transfer the number you use the network of the SIM card. If, which is not what you say, you want to use a different carrier then obviously you need to buy a suitable SIM card. The post is just about the phone not the SIM card. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I’d walk away from this. Go with a different operator who will take your original number. I’ve never had issues switching number to a new operator (no extra charges). Currently we have our package (internet / TV / Cell-Sim), I was able to keep my original number. Expected hassle, there was none. Try True - they may offer a better arrangement in transferring your number for no extra cost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted August 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2022 11 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: It is the point. They don't need to transfer the number you use the network of the SIM card. If, which is not what you say, you want to use a different carrier then obviously you need to buy a suitable SIM card. The post is just about the phone not the SIM card. Transfer of any number should be free. No idea why they are charging 200b extra per month for his, there is no reason to. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 24 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Sometimes phone network companies won't transfer the number, just the way it is based on the sim you bought before. If you've already sealed the deal, hopefully you have a 2 sim phone so put old and new sim in phone, no need for monthly 200 baht, just top up occasionally Have not sealed the deal because I did not like the 200 baht a month charge to keep my old number . I am already with DTAC and they want to hit me with 200 baht a month for keeping my existing number . This is the reason for my post , asking why is it ? and already using my sim with DTAC . So it is the principle of charging me 2400 baht for the 1 year , using my existing sim card . Where is the sense or justice ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, superal said: Have not sealed the deal because I did not like the 200 baht a month charge to keep my old number . I am already with DTAC and they want to hit me with 200 baht a month for keeping my existing number . This is the reason for my post , asking why is it ? and already using my sim with DTAC . So it is the principle of charging me 2400 baht for the 1 year , using my existing sim card . Where is the sense or justice ? Go to a competitor - they’ll likely have the same phone deal Trx your number across for free. For what it’s worth, my Wife got a good deal (DTAC - iPhone 12 - monthly contract) and could use her existing number with no extra charges. So I don’t know why they won’t allow you to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 24 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: It is the point. They don't need to transfer the number you use the network of the SIM card. If, which is not what you say, you want to use a different carrier then obviously you need to buy a suitable SIM card. The post is just about the phone not the SIM card. It is about my existing DTAC sim card that DTAC wanted to charge me 200 baht a month to keep , so I declined the deal as I have many contacts with my old number . This has to be a rip off which is taking advantage of the customers panic into retaining all established contacts . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 40 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: It is the point. They don't need to transfer the number you use the network of the SIM card. If, which is not what you say, you want to use a different carrier then obviously you need to buy a suitable SIM card. The post is just about the phone not the SIM card. you've missed the point again, he wants to use his old number, often you can just port number to a new network, same network sometime they say no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 12 minutes ago, superal said: It is about my existing DTAC sim card that DTAC wanted to charge me 200 baht a month to keep , so I declined the deal as I have many contacts with my old number . This has to be a rip off which is taking advantage of the customers panic into retaining all established contacts . Yep, as you declined then buy a phone only and put your existing sim in if happy with the data etc you are receiving. As a suggestion Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 will be fine, about 5k baht, i have the Note 9 and it's been good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJ Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Try a different DTAC shop? If it's like Immigration, banks, etc., you could get a different result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 24 minutes ago, superal said: Have not sealed the deal because I did not like the 200 baht a month charge to keep my old number . I am already with DTAC and they want to hit me with 200 baht a month for keeping my existing number . This is the reason for my post , asking why is it ? and already using my sim with DTAC . So it is the principle of charging me 2400 baht for the 1 year , using my existing sim card . Where is the sense or justice ? Sometimes same networks have you over a barrel. I called my network said i planned to leave and asked what they could offer me, got the best deal available. If you don't fancy that just buy a Lazada sim deal and use both new and old in your phone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJ Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: If you don't fancy that just buy a Lazada sim deal and use both new and old in your phone That will probably cost him more extra than the 200 THB/month plus some extra hassle. Edited August 5, 2022 by JimmyJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 1 minute ago, JimmyJ said: That will probably cost him more extra than the 200 THB/month plus some extra hassle. Nah, you can pick up a year DTAC sim from just over 1,000 baht, depends what he needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: 18 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Yep, as you declined then buy a phone only and put your existing sim in if happy with the data etc you are receiving. As a suggestion Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 will be fine, about 5k baht, i have the Note 9 and it's been good Did you buy from Lazada and are they to be trusted as selling the real thing as opposed to copies that they seem to be known for ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, superal said: It is about my existing DTAC sim card that DTAC wanted to charge me 200 baht a month to keep , so I declined the deal as I have many contacts with my old number . This has to be a rip off which is taking advantage of the customers panic into retaining all established contacts . Just buy a phone and put the SIM card in. It will work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 59 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: you've missed the point again, he wants to use his old number, often you can just port number to a new network, same network sometime they say no The phone does not determine the number, the SIM card does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 33 minutes ago, superal said: Did you buy from Lazada and are they to be trusted as selling the real thing as opposed to copies that they seem to be known for ? I have no problem with buying both from Lazada, just look at seller reviews, how many followers etc, just don't buy from people with no history 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Photoguy21 said: The phone does not determine the number, the SIM card does Correct, well done ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Correct, well done ???? Thanks. Telecommunications is what I do for a living but I can understand the OP's confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbra Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, superal said: Have not sealed the deal because I did not like the 200 baht a month charge to keep my old number . I am already with DTAC and they want to hit me with 200 baht a month for keeping my existing number . This is the reason for my post , asking why is it ? and already using my sim with DTAC . So it is the principle of charging me 2400 baht for the 1 year , using my existing sim card . Where is the sense or justice ? Maybe you misunderstood what they were saying, Did they want to charge 200 baht to your existing number as well as a monthly co payment for the phone? If so walk away Edited August 5, 2022 by norbra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said: Geez, does life have to be that complicated? I never heard of renting a phone... its like bowling shoes... It's a British thing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 26 minutes ago, norbra said: Maybe you misunderstood what they were saying, Did they want to charge 200 baht to your existing number as well as a monthly co payment for the phone? If so walk away You are correct . 200 baht a month for 12 months = 2400 baht and that is on top of the monthly payment for the new phone and line . I could not believe it and had it confirmed in writing and put my money back in my wallet and walked away . It had me thinking if it was a farang extra levy because the serving girls all looked at me sheepishly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Suspect you are talking about the special offer to new customers of phone for as little as 5 baht? This is not for current customers from my reading and conditions clearly state a new DTAC number is required to purchase discounted phone - item 4 of terms and conditions: Quote Customers open a new dtac number on a monthly basis. Must register a monthly number for a natural person first. Get the right to buy the device at a special price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 hours ago, superal said: Have not sealed the deal because I did not like the 200 baht a month charge to keep my old number . I am already with DTAC and they want to hit me with 200 baht a month for keeping my existing number . This is the reason for my post , asking why is it ? and already using my sim with DTAC . So it is the principle of charging me 2400 baht for the 1 year , using my existing sim card . Where is the sense or justice ? Sounds very unreasonable to me ..... I've had the same number with AIS for 14 years, and in that time changed from a business contract to personal and several different plans and 3 or 4 sim cards. No additional costs to keep my number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno123 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: you've missed the point again, he wants to use his old number, often you can just port number to a new network, same network sometime they say no You also missed the point. You cannot port to the same network. In addition to this, it is unclear if the existing number is Prepaid or Postpay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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