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How can I get a Mobile Number?

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I have an old Nokia phone which still works. The SIM Card from it is now in my new mobile.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but if I send away for a Free 02 SIM Card, does it come with a telephone number? I moved my original mobile number to my new phone. So the old phone doesn't have a number.

Basically, I want to know if I can resurrect the old phone (at no cost) and give it to MIL.

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  • Jon_01
    Jon_01 Posts: 5,915 Forumite
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    Yes, the sim will come with it's own number (or get given one when you register it).
    Don't worry.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    You may need to unlock the phone to use an O2 SIM in it, depends what network it was originally on.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • WEEGIE
    WEEGIE Posts: 11,420 Forumite
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    macman wrote: »
    You may need to unlock the phone to use an O2 SIM in it, depends what network it was originally on.
    You will probably find that most Orange and O2 phones are unlocked, whereas Vodaphone phones are generally locked.
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  • diamonds
    diamonds Posts: 6,048 Forumite
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    ^ Orange locks everything, o2 Online dont lock contracts - or didnt ?
    SO... now England its the Scots turn to say dont leave the UK, stay in Europe with us in the UK, dont let the tories fool you like they did us with empty lies... You will be leaving the UK aswell as Europe ;)
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