I realize this isn't a big deal, but I'm wondering why my phone still shows Cingular as the operator name, instead of AT&T. I am using a Cingular SIM card (got it just before the merger.). My phone is from a totally different carrier (O2 mobile), so I know it isn't affecting the name.
I don't want to make a fuss with AT&T about it and its not really work any great effort to change. Would be nice to have the right name on the phone, but if that means spending $25 for a new SIM, I'm not there.
Any thoughts?
Respectfully,
Jacob M.
(Yes, I know the subject is messed up - I couldn't figure out how to prevent the board from changing "AT&T" to "AT&a" - oh well)
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BigRUSS Posts: 2118
Phone Model: two cans ( del monte) and some string,
Service Provider: RussCo
Thu Oct 18, 2007 2:57 pm
then if its no big deal suck it up and ignore it,
it obvioulsy is a deal or you wouldt be posting it,
what will it make you sleep better at night if it shows att on the screen ,
will the att l alpha tag give a warm and fuzzy feeling in side?
if it means that much to you just log into your account suspend it, restore it and it should then show att
Barciur Posts: 246
Phone Model: Nokia 5300
Service Provider: T-Mobile USA/Plus GSM
Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:20 pm
lol. it's probably in phone's firmware or sim card. suspending has nothing to do with it
computerslayer Posts: 143
Phone Model: Blackberry 8820
Service Provider: AT&T
Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:46 pm
BigRUSS wrote:
then if its no big deal suck it up and ignore it,
it obvioulsy is a deal or you wouldt be posting it,
what will it make you sleep better at night if it shows att on the screen ,
will the att l alpha tag give a warm and fuzzy feeling in side?
if it means that much to you just log into your account suspend it, restore it and it should then show att
Russ,
I am a regular poster here and I try to make a it point to be polite in my postings - which is why I acknowledge that this question might be wasting time better spent with more urgent questions.
I am sorry that this thread caught you off-guard, though I appreciate the advice. I'll ask AT&T about the solution you mention.
Respectfully,
Jacob M.
BigRUSS Posts: 2118
Phone Model: two cans ( del monte) and some string,
Service Provider: RussCo
Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:29 pm
Barciur wrote:
lol. it's probably in phone's firmware or sim card. suspending has nothing to do with it
has nothing to do with firmware the alfa tag is bassed ot the network , hince when you rome in canada it will show rogers,
the suspend and restore from cing.com is how i got mine changed over to att
and i still have a cingular sim card
mikekay10 Posts: 2958
Service Provider: Vodafone
Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:59 pm
Actually it can be be phone related. For example Motorola phones you can choose PLMN_table from phone or sim via SEEM edit. Thus on Motorolas you can edit the table to allow custom text display
gerio Posts: 476
Phone Model: (Long sigh) 'Nother iPhone (keeping my Moto Q, though)
Service Provider: AT&T & Cellular South
Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:23 pm
Hell, you may not want the new alpha tags. There's been cases of poor service for some customers with the new AT&T tag. I was one of them.
Geri O
BigRUSS Posts: 2118
Phone Model: two cans ( del monte) and some string,
Service Provider: RussCo
Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:53 pm
thats an old issue that has since been resolved , on for a select amou of cuatomers who recived an update that changed the alpha tag but like blocked a unch of toweres cs can have that corrected but for all the recent alpha tag changes , no issues
computerslayer Posts: 143
Phone Model: Blackberry 8820
Service Provider: AT&T
Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:22 am
Thanks for the responses guys. I went ahead and e-mailed AT&T and was told that the alpha tag/operator name change would be complete mid-December. Perhaps if it hasn't changed then, I'll contact them again about the suspend/re-activate suggestion BigRuss suggested.
Respectfully,
Jacob M.
BigRUSS Posts: 2118
Phone Model: two cans ( del monte) and some string,
Service Provider: RussCo
Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:24 pm
no need too contact them on that i AM a att CSR it will work thats how i got min changed over
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