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Switching network, transferring data...

tony glenn · 2017-03-07 13:25:09

I'm about to switch mobile networks from 3.ie to Virgin. ( I'm less than impressed with 3 deciding to up my monthly payment mid-contract as a sneaky way of covering the recent roaming charge restrictions) Anyway, the Virgin deal is SIM only....So as a non-tekkie, I'm hoping someone out there could talk me through how to…

07-03-2017 1:25pm

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tony glenn

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I'm about to switch mobile networks from 3.ie to Virgin. ( I'm less than impressed with 3 deciding to up my monthly payment mid-contract as a sneaky way of covering the recent roaming charge restrictions)
Anyway, the Virgin deal is SIM only....So as a non-tekkie, I'm hoping someone out there could talk me through how to transfer data from my present SIM to my new SIM, also to confirm that the data presently stored in my phone won't be affected by the SIM change?
Thanks in advance!

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#2 07-03-2017 6:10pm

ED E

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There shouldnt be any data on your SIM, this isnt 1990

Get the handset unlocked first.

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