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  • November 23, 2023
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Colin Cee-b
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I have a Sim only deal, which I don’t need to change. My phone is faulty so I am buying a new one. Can I keep my existing number?

I have seen many similar queries answered but all seem to involve upgrade/change of contract etc.

Thanks.

 

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Hi @Colin Cee-b 

 

A replacement SIM card would be just that, a replacement, you current iD Mobile number, account etc would all be activated to the replacement once it’s activated.

 

Tom

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andewhite
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Buy a SIM free phone and just pop your existing iD SIM card in - you’ll have kept your number.


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Hi @Colin Cee-b 

 

If you’re just buying a new SIM free phone simply pop your iD Mobile SIM card into it, the number is with the SIM card, not the phone device itself.

 

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  • November 24, 2023

Thanks for the replies Ande & Tom but the old SIM card is not compatible, it is too big for the new phone.


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Colin Cee-b wrote:

Thanks for the replies Ande & Tom but the old SIM card is not compatible, it is too big for the new phone.


 

You need a replacement SIM @Colin Cee-b.
Get one from your nearest Currys store, or ask iD online by using the online Live Chat service. 


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  • November 25, 2023


Thanks again for the reply Ande. I am aware that the phone needs a SIM card. I come back to the original question though - can I keep my existing number?

 

The live chat managed to answer the question for me. It is now sorted, thanks.


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Hi @Colin Cee-b 

 

A replacement SIM card would be just that, a replacement, you current iD Mobile number, account etc would all be activated to the replacement once it’s activated.

 

Tom