Keeping my old number

Nick68 · ‎01-06-2020

I have a pay monthly phone contract with 02 that ended today, I recently purchase a new phone with 02 via an online company.
I have filled in the on line form yesterday to keep my existing number, my existing number has now been deactivated from my old sim, but hasn't been transferred to my new sim, should this happen as soon as the old sim was deactivated or does it take a few hours to swap.

MI5 · ‎01-06-2020

@Nick68

It usually takes around 4 hours to fully port over.

Keep rebooting your new phone / sim.

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LukasB · ‎02-06-2020

Hey @Nick68 did the number change work or are you still having issues with this?

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Nick68 · ‎02-06-2020

Hi LukasB, still no luck with my number change, and even the new number isn't working now, comes up as not registered

Nick68 · ‎02-06-2020

Thank you

MI5 · ‎02-06-2020

Seems like things are running slowly again @Nick68

In a way it's good that both sims are dead as it means the process has started.

If the new sim doesn't come online after rebooting, you'll need to try and contact customer service to check the status Guide: Coronavirus Community Help and Support

The best number to call on appears to be 0800 587 4005

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Nick68 · ‎02-06-2020

That's great thanks MI5

MI5 · ‎02-06-2020

Good luck

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