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Bill-pay to pre-pay, keep number?

  • 31-05-2006 12:58pm
    #1
    paulj13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 212 ✭✭


    Hi all, I have a quick question that you may be able to help with.

    I have a bill pay phone (O2) have had the same number for 12 years. I’m moving to Oz soon and was wondering would I be able to switch to pre-pay and keep my number, would there be any cost to do this (cost for people ring me, etc). Before I ring O2 I just want to make sure it’s possible. I don’t really want to get into why with them I just want to hold on to the number. I’ve had for so long I want to ensure that I still get messages and texts to the same number.

    Any input is greatly appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    Fr Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭Fr Dougal


    Yeah, it's possible to move from Bill pay to Prepay with all operators. Think some of them may charge you €10 or €20 for a new SIM card though :-(


  • #3
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    If you're out of contract they'll do it for free. Give them a ring and they'll proberly sent one out to you, or ask you to pop into a shop.

    Just make sure you topup or use the phone every 6 months of the number will be suspended :)


  • #4
    Sam Vimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,611 ✭✭✭✭Sam Vimes


    you can and they don't charge. do it all in an o2 shop and they can give you a new pre-pay sim then and there. don't cancel the contract and then go looking for a sim because once the contract is cancelled the number is gone


  • #5
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    You generally have to give them notice that you want to switch to prepay Vimes. If you just go into the shop willy nilly you'll be on the phone for ages. Ring them first, then pop into the shop.


  • #6
    paulj13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 212 ✭✭paulj13


    Sound advice, thanks All!


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  • #7
    paulj13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 212 ✭✭paulj13


    One more question what the situation on O2 speakeasy and roaming? Will they allow me to us the phone in OZ? Is there a limit I need to keep in my account to cover roam?


  • #8
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    @paulj13
    http://www.o2online.ie/wps/wcm/connect/O2/Home/Personal/Services/Travelling+Abroad/My+Europe

    Have a look at that for roaming - the new offer out today looks alright. There's no extra costs for roaming other then ringing O2 to make sure it's active on your account.


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