topic Re: Keep number in Roaming

Keep number

TheMrsH2010 — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:00:59 GMT

I'm living abroad now,how can I keep my number and lessen my bill

Re: Keep number

XRaySpeX — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:06:05 GMT

@TheMrsH2010 : Cancel your contract & ask for it to be moved to PAYG. During the next 30 days during the notice period while in UK top it up & make a call or text. Then you may use it abroad. Receiving texts are free worldwide.

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.

As regards keeping it on contract there is Stable Links FUP while roaming requiring you to not use it for more than 2 months while abroad in any 4 month period in order to benefit from EE's roaming plans. Where are you living?

Re: Keep number

Chris_B — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:04:51 GMT

@TheMrsH2010 As you say you are abroad all you can is reduce the monthly tariff to remain connected. You’ll be best off calling customer support and asking what’s the cheapest sim only contract they can do.

Re: Keep number

XRaySpeX — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:06:54 GMT

Sorry, I forgot you were already abroad when I wrote that. It's now too late to switch to PAYG. A new PAYG no. needs activating in UK 1st.