English number

[DiRo]

Hi, hope you can help 

I live in France and currently have an English phone through work. On retirement I want to keep this English number on a new phone and new network. I also want a new French number and contract. 
Best way? 

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@DiRo 

Easiest way would be a phone capable of dual sim use.

Your English number can only be ported to another UK network though.

If it's currently with O2 and you wish to switch networks you need to get a PAC to port your number.

Guide: How to get your PAC [June 2021 Update] 

Guide: Cancelling Your Contract 

[Bambino]

@DiRo If you're wanting to keep your UK number you'll also need to find out what the fair usage policy of the UK network you want to switch to concerning use of a UK number in the EU for any length of time is. There are time constraints.