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New SIM for old phone

AndyKay1 — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:38:42 GMT

I have an old Samsung flip phone that I bought from an EE shop during the age of the dinosaurs. I have since transferred that number to a new phone, but I would like to re-deploy the old phone for just receiving text messages (not sending). I don't know the ropes here but I think I'm going to need a new SIM card with new number and some money on it. How should I go about this? Thanks.

Re: New SIM for old phone

XRaySpeX — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:45:10 GMT

Order from Pay As You Go SIMs . If you only want occasional use, Text STOP PACK to 150 immediately & you can use the SIM for calls & texts but not data as normal PAYG at standard per-unit rates paid for out of your standing PAYG credit balance. Receiving texts will be free.

To save the SIM going into hibernation due to lack of use, just remember within every 179 days (~ 6 months) to make a chargeable action like making a chargeable call or text, topping up or buying a Pack or Add-on, not just using your mins, texts or data from any Pack or Add-on you might have.

Re: New SIM for old phone

AndyKay1 — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:56:23 GMT

Thank you XRaySpeX. SIM now on order.

Re: New SIM for old phone

XRaySpeX — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:34:26 GMT

Thanks! You're welcome 🙂 ! Glad I could be of assistance & trust it is now sorted.