Phone got washed and would like to know how to switch number to new phone?

Question

I went fishing today and without even thinking about it I left my phone in my pocket, I realized it after about an hour and the dot was red for water damage on the phone but in hope I took out the battery and tried to let it air dry. I would like to purchase a phone of of somewhere like E-bay and just switch my number and account and anything that I possibly can over to the new one? is this possible if so how do I do it and what do I need to do and in case it matters Alltel is my carrier.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Answer 1

Alltel is a cdma carrier, so you simply take your phone to them and they will port the old number for a small fee (perhaps they may even wave the fee if youve been a customer for a few years)

For anyone reading this in the future, NEVER use alcohol to clean electronic devices.

Alcohol is used as a solvent in plastics.  

Answer 2

u could go ur carrier n tell them wat happen 2 ur fone or u could buy one from ebay but u gon have 2 pay shippin but go 2 ur carrier first n see wat dey say.  

Answer 3

Just swap the sim cards over they should not be to damaged. If they are, then wash with pure alcohol (methylated spirits).

Answer 4

Go to an Alltel retailer and they can help you. The same thing happened to my Mom's friend when she washed her phone accidentally.