keep my contract tarriff & phone but change number, transfer number to new sim only

[Anonymous]

Hi 

After much badgering by my daughter and friends to get into 21st Century, I was talked into trying a new phone. My contract had ended so I upgraded to an iphone 6 with new tarriff & data. I have used an ancient nokia for years and i work on a building site!!  I dont like the whole touch screen thing  or the trying not to damage in work nor can i use the new iphone to its full extent. I am thinking of giving my daughter the phone and tarriff and i will get a sim only deal.I do not need data and unlimited everything with my trusty old model Nokia. Problem is I've had the same phone number for years. Can i get a sim only deal and take my number and get a new number for the contract iphone & tarriff??? Hope this makes sense, would really appreciate some HELP!! Thanks

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

To get a new number for the iPhone would mean a new contract altogether but yes you can transfer to sim only, contact cs on 202

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

[MI5]

The only way is for you to pay off the iPhone contract (or handset if on refresh) and transfer your number to a new tariff.
Your daughter would need a new sim to use in the iPhone.

[jonsie]

Paying off the handset and giving notice to end the contract would be the only way I'm afraid. Transferring the number would automatically effectively end the contract and produce a bill for the whole term left to run.