Can I keep my old number with a new SIM card?

You can get a new SIM card and keep the same number. Your telephone number is associated with a replaceable Subscriber Identification Module. Mobile service providers use SIM chips to identify you on their network. Several situations warrant issuing a new SIM card for your phone.

How do I transfer my old number to my new SIM?

Will I lose my number if I switch SIM cards?

Changing Your SIM Card

This information is still stored on the old card, so any phone numbers, addresses or text messages that you lose are available if you insert the old card into the device. Information not stored on the SIM card, such as videos, applications or documents, is still available on the original device.

How do I swap my SIM card without losing everything?

How do I get a new SIM card with the same number smart?

You may visit your nearest Smart Store and just bring 1 Valid ID as Proof of Identification. ID should show your Name, Picture, ID number, Signature and Issuing Entity. SIM replacement cost is free.

Can you transfer your old number to a new SIM card?

How long does it take for a number to transfer to a new SIM?

A SIM swap lets you move your number to a replacement SIM if your old SIM is lost, stolen or damaged, or if you need a different size SIM for your new device. A SIM swap can take up to 24 hours to complete in busy periods, however it's usually much quicker.

How do I transfer my number?

What happens to your old SIM card when you get a new one?

What you will lose after the replacement; Contacts and messages stored in the previous SIM card will not be in the new SIM card – all will be lost. Any other settings saved on the old SIM card.

How can I get my old phone number back?

Most carriers offer options for the phone number, including parking and porting. Unless you use one of these services, you lose the number to the carrier, who reassigns it to a different user. Inquiring with the carrier is best done in person when feasible to expedite the process.

Is there an app where I can use my old phone number?

The new app Hotel My Phone lets you create a virtual copy of your forgotten or dead phone on a borrowed phone.

Can I buy a new phone and just switch the SIM card?

You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to do is remove the SIM from the phone it is in currently, then place it into the new unlocked phone.

Can I transfer my number to a new SIM card O2?

If you're just changing or replacing your sim and want to move your mobile number across to your new sim, you can do this in My O2. If you're an O2 Business customer, please sign in to My O2 Business to swap your sim.

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