Solved: Moving to Ireland

Anonymous · ‎26-06-2016

We are moving to Southern Ireland permanently soon. I just had an online chat with O2 and was told we could port our numbers to the provider we sign up with in Ireland. Is this correct?

MI5 · ‎26-06-2016

~~Yes, they use 07 numbers for mobiles I believe.~~

Actually, I've just checked and they don't. Numbers in the Republic start 08 so it won't be possible.

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MI5 · ‎26-06-2016

~~Yes, they use 07 numbers for mobiles I believe.~~

Actually, I've just checked and they don't. Numbers in the Republic start 08 so it won't be possible.

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)

Anonymous · ‎26-06-2016

Thanks. I thought it strange that the online person said it would be OK as all of my Irish contacts have 08 numbers.

MI5 · ‎26-06-2016

I think they were getting confused with NI which is of course the same as we are here in England and the rest of UK (currently).

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)