topic Re: Same number on PAYG in SIM cards & Porting

Same number on PAYG

isabella315 — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:04:44 GMT

I am planning to move abroad to Aus but I do not want to lose my UK number.

1. Is it possible to keep my sim only contract going at the current rate even if it may not be frequently used?

2. Is it possible to move my sim only contract with EE onto a PAYG contract with EE? This will obviously be cheaper than paying my current rate so is preferable.

Re: Same number on PAYG

XRaySpeX — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:13:05 GMT

Either!

Yes, as long as you keep paying for it monthly even if you don't use. OR
Yes. Before you move abroad cancel your contract by giving 30-days notice & ask for it to be moved to PAYG. While still in UK after the 30-days notice when it will be moved to PAYG make a chargeable call or text so that it may be used abroad.

Re: Same number on PAYG

Chris_B — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:34:03 GMT

@isabella315 If going to PAYG make sure you do a chargeable action every 2 months to keep the sim active. Also I think you probably don’t want PAYG packs you want a traditional style PAYG. Ie the credit is for calls/text only as packs only last 30 days and you then need to purchase a new pack. (you might want that though )

If you do go PAYG once the sim has changed to a PAYG just text stop pack 150 and it’ll then be a traditional PAYG.