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  • August 30, 2024
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I’m going to the USA next year and want to use an eSIM over there, can I  keep my original number and attach it to the eSIM. 

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AliG246 wrote:

That really is not what I’m looking for. 
I'm going to  the U S next year and want to know if I can keep my mobile number if I purchase a eSIM from another company 

Your iD SIM would usually retain its UK mobile number when you’re using an eSIM from another provider. 

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Kash
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Hi @AliG246,

Welcome to the Community!

The link below may help you out with your query.

 

Kash


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  • September 3, 2024

That really is not what I’m looking for. 
I'm going to  the U S next year and want to know if I can keep my mobile number if I purchase a eSIM from another company 


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  • September 3, 2024
AliG246 wrote:

That really is not what I’m looking for. 
I'm going to  the U S next year and want to know if I can keep my mobile number if I purchase a eSIM from another company 

Your iD SIM would usually retain its UK mobile number when you’re using an eSIM from another provider. 


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  • September 13, 2024

my sim was loston my holiday, can i request the same sim number please, as all my details save on that number. Thanks.


Kash
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Hi @mae,

Welcome to the Community!

You can request a new SIM by contacting our Live Chat Team at the link below:

 

https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat

 

Kash