Moving to Australia

[Anonymous]

I'm moving to Australia in March and currently have a monthly contract (airtime + device) until May. Ideally I'd like to pay off my contract and keep my number on a Pay As You Go basis, for when I come back to the UK. Is this possible? Can't seem to find the answer online and the live chat isn't working for me!

[jonsie]

All you need to do 

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/how-to-keep-your-mobile-number

[Cleoriff · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous Info on cancelling your contract here https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-guides/Cancelling-Your-Contract-A-Guide/ba-p/566774#M56526

If you are keeping the handset then get a PAYG sim ...You only have to make a chargeable call (or send a chargeable text) every 6 months and top up every 999 days to keep the sim active.

Keeping your number here https://www.o2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/how-to-keep-your-mobile-number

[MI5]

Are you on refresh?
If so, just pay off the phone so it’s yours then you can transfer to PAYG by giving 30 days notice.

[Bambino]

@Anonymous Make sure your phone is unlocked before you leave so you can use a sim from an Australian network.

[MI5]

How to unlock here https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-guides/Unlocking-an-O2-phone-to-use-a-different-SIM-card/ba-p/1...