Keeping AT&T email after canceling internet services?

[Shellshocker66]

So I made the call to cancel my AT&T services because I'm moving to an area that is not serviced by them.

This morning it dawned on me "what about my email"?

Will I still be able to log onto it? Or do I need to forward it to another email provider?

Thanks for any help in advance!

[slo5oh]

Call them back and ask, I think they have to leave your account open. Of course leaving your email on their servers long term is asking for trouble. Setup a mail client and download all of it, that way you have a copy of it if they accidently clean your account.

[torquefliteterror]

I think you lose it but i could be wrong. I think when you open a google account it asks you if you want to import your old email.

[JDay]

You will lose access to the email account when your service is shut off. This is why it is best to use a web-based email provider like Gmail.

[Gryff]

Will I still be able to log onto it? Or do I need to forward it to another email provider?

No, you will not be able to keep it. Additionally, they will terminate the email entirely, so you can't turn on auto-forwarding and expect your messages to be re-directed to an alternate email.

This is why I encourage people to have an email address independent of your ISP. I use GMail, but I except that Google will use some of my info to target ads at me.

Another alternative is to buy a domain for yourself. If you go to Godaddy.com and get "Shellshocker66.com", it costs you $12-15/year, and you get either a free email address or email forwarding (I can't remember which). That way, your email stays the same as long as you renew your domain.

[den888]

Yep, AT&T will shut off your e-mail (which is one of the things they use to try and retain you on their crappy services). I always use gmail, so that my personal e-mail is not tied to my ISP or to my work e-mail.

[Spanky8601]

I had SBC (ATT) and when I cancelled it they sent me a card saying Email would continue without issue. 8 month now and still using SBC plus a ATT email account I also set up. But, do call em to make sure.

[slo5oh]

It was AOHell I was thinking of. Sbc was/is partnered with Yahoo. Since Yahoo provides free webmail you should call and ask.

[Smokeybehr]

I had SBC (ATT) and when I cancelled it they sent me a card saying Email would continue without issue. 8 month now and still using SBC plus a ATT email account I also set up. But, do call em to make sure.

The GF was worried that she would lose everything when she turned off the AT&T service when she moved in with me, so I called and asked them a few questions:

• Will she lose her email address?
  • No.
• Can I move her addresses under my SBC/AT&T account?
  • No, because they're associated with another account.
• When she restarts service, can she use the same email address as the primary as she did before?
  • Maybe. The system may and may not, but because it was a voluntary cutoff, and not forced by AT&T for billing or other issues, it's more likely that it might work.

[Digital_Boy]

So I made the call to cancel my AT&T services because I'm moving to an area that is not serviced by them.

This morning it dawned on me "what about my email"?

Will I still be able to log onto it? Or do I need to forward it to another email provider?

Thanks for any help in advance!

Mine still works, even after 4+years, I received an @sbcglobal.net address, instead of the yahoo.com addresses you get now.

[Digital_Boy]

No, you will not be able to keep it. Additionally, they will terminate the email entirely, so you can't turn on auto-forwarding and expect your messages to be re-directed to an alternate email.

This is why I encourage people to have an email address independent of your ISP. I use GMail, but I except that Google will use some of my info to target ads at me.

Another alternative is to buy a domain for yourself. If you go to Godaddy.com and get "Shellshocker66.com", it costs you $12-15/year, and you get either a free email address or email forwarding (I can't remember which). That way, your email stays the same as long as you renew your domain.

I'd advise *AGAINST* GoDaddy. I know several CalGuns members work with/know where to get domain hosting for a LOT less than GoDaddy, and the providers in question are generally 2A supportive as well.

[JDay]

I'd advise *AGAINST* GoDaddy. I know several CalGuns members work with/know where to get domain hosting for a LOT less than GoDaddy, and the providers in question are generally 2A supportive as well.

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