topic Re: Replacement sim help in Sky Mobile

Replacement sim help

Tinnyribs — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:17:32 GMT

Hello, After nearly losing my phone recently, I wish to prepare for if this happens for real. I will get a cheap phone and transfer all my data over, then basically leave it in a cupboard until I need it.

I believe that if I request a replacement sim to retain my number, but use it in the back up phone it will deactivate my current sim. So my question is, if I order a replacement sim now, is there any time limit on activating it or can I leave it in the pack until I need it, bearing in mind this could be years?

Re: Replacement sim help

GD1 — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:24:06 GMT

@Tinnyribs wrote:

Hello, After nearly losing my phone recently, I wish to prepare for if this happens for real. I will get a cheap phone and transfer all my data over, then basically leave it in a cupboard until I need it.

I believe that if I request a replacement sim to retain my number, but use it in the back up phone it will deactivate my current sim. Correct

So my question is, if I order a replacement sim now, is there any time limit on activating it or can I leave it in the pack until I need it, bearing in mind this could be years? No, as the sim will dropp off your account after approx 60 days.

Re: Replacement sim help

Tinnyribs — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:34:01 GMT

Thank you so much for your help 👍