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Upgraded - asked for a new sim but I want to keep existing number

TomD
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Hi,

I upgrade my phone yesterday, and received the new phone today. When purchasing the phone I just ticked I needed a new SIM not really thinking, however I want to keep my number. The new phone came with a new sim obviously but I’m wondering if I put this in the new phone will I have a new number? Or do I just need to move my existing SIM over to the new phone?

Thanks
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MI5
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Just use your old SIM

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.

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TomD
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Wow thank you for the quick response! Assume it will continue to work fine then?
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@TomD 

Yes old SIM will have your upgrade moved to it automatically and will continue to work as normal.

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)
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TomD
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Thanks so much! Does it take a while pick up the same number on the new phone?
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It will be immediate. As soon as you turn the phone on x

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Ok, I’ve been texting someone as a test and they say it’s coming up with my email so like iMessage not text/number
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Settings

mobile >> my number

also switch off message header in message settings

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