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  • 30-05-2018 4:21pm
    #1
    amjon.
    Registered Users Posts: 403 ✭✭


    Hi,
    Slightly strange request below - maybe someone can help!

    I have to give my current 086 number back to work. I really want to keep an 086 prefix - is it possible to buy active 086 sims still?

    I have looked on Adverts, Done Deal and eBay but no luck - anyone know where I can source one?


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    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users Posts: 28,760 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    amjon. wrote: »
    Hi,
    Slightly strange request below - maybe someone can help!

    I have to give my current 086 number back to work. I really want to keep an 086 prefix - is it possible to buy active 086 sims still?

    I have looked on Adverts, Done Deal and eBay but no luck - anyone know where I can source one?

    Ask them if you can port the number out of their contract. There may be a termination fee which they may charge but up to you then.

    I have had the same work mobile number for 6 years now and I'll be taking it with me for sure (it helps that I manage the account though) :)


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    #3
    DUBLIN_person
    Registered Users Posts: 247 ✭✭DUBLIN_person


    amjon. wrote: »
    Hi,
    Slightly strange request below - maybe someone can help!

    I have to give my current 086 number back to work. I really want to keep an 086 prefix - is it possible to buy active 086 sims still?

    I have looked on Adverts, Done Deal and eBay but no luck - anyone know where I can source one?

    086 Prefixes are reserved for 3 business customers these days. So still possible to get a new 086 prefix but only as a business customer.


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    amjon.
    Registered Users Posts: 403 ✭✭amjon.


    _Kaiser_ wrote: »
    Ask them if you can port the number out of their contract. There may be a termination fee which they may charge but up to you then.

    I have had the same work mobile number for 6 years now and I'll be taking it with me for sure (it helps that I manage the account though) :)

    Not a runner, unfortunately, it's been used as an emergency line for years.

    I'll see what I can do with 3.


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