8yr old sim

[zippy2]

I now live in the USA and coming over to UK in Aug this year but I have not used my sim in about 8yers will it still work or can u send me a new one my old number is xxxxxxxxxxx, the number on my sim is xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Yours

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

Hi @zippy2 your SIM card would have been disconnected years ago and your number reallocated by now so it's very unlikely.

You could try calling customer services but a new SIM and new number is your likely only option. 

http://www.o2.co.uk/contactus

[zippy2]

How do I get them to send me a new number and sim card there is no chat 

[liggerz87]

Most likely would have to get a sim from a shop

[Bambino]

@zippy2 O2 will not send a Pay & Go sim to you in the US. You will have to go into an O2 store and purchase one when you arrive.

You should also check to see if the phone you're currently using is compatible with the O2 network. https://willmyphonework.net/ If your current phone is on Verizon or Sprint it won't be. 

[b4u2]

It has to have some sort of activity to keep the sim active so you would have to get a new sim which you can order for free.

[Cleoriff]

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@b4u2 wrote:
It has to have some sort of activity to keep the sim active so you would have to get a new sim which you can order for free.

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Already advised. Though as said, O2 wont send a new sim to the US.