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Questions about replacing phone and SIM

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  • 20-08-2017 11:36am
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    eleventh
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    My phone got stolen on Friday. I rang Vodafone and they blocked the phone from being used (from what I understand).
    Something I'm wondering about though is that when I ring the number from the landline, it goes to voicemail. Does this mean that if people can leave voicemail, will I get any missed calls / texts when I get a new phone set up?

    Some questions then about buying new phone and SIM -

    I want to continue with prepay. Can I buy a phone and SIM separately, or would this be hassle to set up?
    How much does a SIM cost on its own? Is there a different SIM for prepay and billpay?
    Would it cost less to buy the SIM at same time as the phone from the same supplier? (most likely going to stay with Vodafone)

    What is the process for setting up the SIM with the same number?

    Hope that's not too many questions. Thanks for any replies.


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    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,764 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    eleventh wrote: »
    My phone got stolen on Friday. I rang Vodafone and they blocked the phone from being used (from what I understand).
    Something I'm wondering about though is that when I ring the number from the landline, it goes to voicemail. Does this mean that if people can leave voicemail, will I get any missed calls / texts when I get a new phone set up?

    Some questions then about buying new phone and SIM -

    I want to continue with prepay. Can I buy a phone and SIM separately, or would this be hassle to set up?
    How much does a SIM cost on its own? Is there a different SIM for prepay and billpay?
    Would it cost less to buy the SIM at same time as the phone from the same supplier? (most likely going to stay with Vodafone)

    What is the process for setting up the SIM with the same number?

    Hope that's not too many questions. Thanks for any replies.

    Some questions then about buying new phone and SIM -

    I want to continue with prepay. Can I buy a phone and SIM separately, or would this be hassle to set up?
    No hassle at all.
    How much does a SIM cost on its own? Is there a different SIM for prepay and billpay?
    Replacement sims are usually free so you will get your number back, along with any remaining credit.
    Would it cost less to buy the SIM at same time as the phone from the same supplier? (most likely going to stay with Vodafone)Get your replacement sim from Vodafone and then port away from them if you decide to later. What phones are you looking at?

    What is the process for setting up the SIM with the same number?
    Just go instore and ask for a replacement sim. Bring ID. Hopefully when you called to get the phone barred they only barred the phone and not the sim. I think there can be a wait ti get the sim unbarred if you want to use it again.


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    As above:
    1. Vodafone replace SIM
    2. Buy handset
    3. Port number to another network if desired



    PS: I wouldn't block a phone for a day or two unless you are 100% recovery is impossible and that it was definitely stolen not taken by mistake as once its done, its done.


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