https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/Moving-to-Australia-for-3-years-how-to-keep-my-UK-phone-number/m-p/1633155#M260028 <P>Hi everyone, I searched a lot but couldn't find any answer for this</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>In January 2024 I am moving to Australia to study. I don't plan on returning to the UK during those 3 years. I would like to keep my UK number (if possible) as I have had it for many years and I have heard it can be a pain changing numbers with 2 factor authentication and things like that. Any advice please</P> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:23:51 GMT Matty-1989 2023-07-12T08:23:51Z https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/Moving-to-Australia-for-3-years-how-to-keep-my-UK-phone-number/m-p/1633155#M260028 <P>Hi everyone, I searched a lot but couldn't find any answer for this</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>In January 2024 I am moving to Australia to study. I don't plan on returning to the UK during those 3 years. I would like to keep my UK number (if possible) as I have had it for many years and I have heard it can be a pain changing numbers with 2 factor authentication and things like that. Any advice please</P> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:23:51 GMT https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/Moving-to-Australia-for-3-years-how-to-keep-my-UK-phone-number/m-p/1633155#M260028 Matty-1989 2023-07-12T08:23:51Z https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/Moving-to-Australia-for-3-years-how-to-keep-my-UK-phone-number/m-p/1633167#M260033 <P>Probably best getting a PAYG SIM. Not so many choices these days and you have to be aware of the top up / usage requirements.</P><P>A friend went abroad for 2 years and used the 1p mobile £30 a year deal. Obviously had to top up away but at least all of his credit was available on return to the UK</P> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:48:29 GMT https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/Moving-to-Australia-for-3-years-how-to-keep-my-UK-phone-number/m-p/1633167#M260033 Enlli 2023-07-12T08:48:29Z