Is it possible to revert back to my old SIM?

[Conrad3000]

Hi all.

I recently received a new SIM because apparently the 3G network was switched off in June 2023 and the text I received said my number would be cancelled plus all credit.

I got that text about a week ago (in April 2024) saying this. Very bizarre considering it was nearly a year late.

So in a panic I rang them up and they sent me a new SIM.

BTW the old SIM was absolutely fine up until I got the replacement (today).

After speaking to EE, they said they can't make my old SIM work again due to technical reasons.

Now I've had that particular SIM for nearly 25 years, and I wasn't aware that it'd stop working altogether when my new SIM came.

Im sure EE can do it, but because they want their customers onto newer plans and networks, they're refusing to budge.

There's a 21 digit number printed on the back of the old SIM and I asked if that would be any help. They kinda flatly said it's impossible and they can't do anything.

Are there any other options left?

Thanks.

[Conrad3000]

Well, for the last 15-20 years or so, it was literally a life-line.

Obviously it may mean little to others, but to me it holds great value.

I think I'll just keep it in a little plastic pouch until it physically disintegrates (if at all possible). Iot's a pretty sturdy little thing and the SIM itself 'works' because I can still store and access phone numbers and texts.

I know it sounds silly but I'm sure that's how many people with sentimental items feel.

[XRaySpeX]

It's your mobile no. that was your lifeline. not the physical SIM & you can get a replacement for that.