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How can I switch a data plan from one line to another?

I have 5 lines on my account in a Nationwide Family Plan. I have a question about these two lines:

A: Smartphone, 2GB Data

B: Smartphone, 4GB Data Promo

Line A has been using about 3GB every month due to no wifi access, while Line B uses less than 1.5 GB a month as they work from home.

I can't see upping Line A's data as the next available tier is the 5GB for $50/month, and there is literally no way I would ever consider a Share Everything plan, they are just too expensive for my needs (i have unlimited on my line and use 5-9GB a month)

Is there any way I can swap the data between the two phone numbers? Or just switch the phone numbers between the two phones? I can always swap the SIM's myself (they are 4G devices).

Thank you for any input you may have!

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Ann154

Not possible. There are a number of other discussions asking similar questions. You should check them out.

androiduser123

Yes, this is very much possible. For example, line 1111 has 2gb and has the S3 and line 2222 has the 4gb and has the iPhone 5. To swap, you activate the iPhone 5 on 1111 and the S3 on 2222. That's it. Yes, you have to give up the current phone numbers for the other, but you can do it so that the data can be switched to the phone you want it on.

Ann154

Your suggestion is to trade phone numbers. For example your example is Mom has XXX-555-1111 and Dad has XXX-555-2222. They would have change to Mom with the 2222 number and Dad with the 1111 number. All their contacts would have to call a new number to get that person.

For the OP to keep the numbers associated with the original person (Mom-1111 & Dad-2222) it isn't possible to switch phone numbers associated with a specific line's contract and features.

androiduser123

That was the whole point Ann. The OP stated "Or just switch the phone numbers between the two phones? I can always swap the SIM's myself (they are 4G devices)." That was an option they mentioned at the very end. You gave a very broad no, when they said they didn't mind switching the phone numbers.

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