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Discussion topic: Replacement sim help

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This message was authored by: Tinnyribs

Replacement sim help

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? 

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Re: Replacement sim help

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@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.


 

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Re: Replacement sim help

Thank you so much for your help 👍 

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