Number-porting query

jf2404

mogoot wrote:

I am about to end my contract with Vodafone and start one with O2. If i choose to port my existing number across to O2, will the people who call me be billed for a call to a Vodafone number or to an O2 one?

The reason I ask is that most people I'm in contact with are on O2 and they say that if I port my Vodafone number across, they will be charged for a Vodafone call when they phone me, rather than an O2 call, thus costing them more.

Anyone know?

I can happen sometimes, as it might not port over correctly at the network, but usually 99.9999% it works fine and they will be charged to call O2.

Murtle

blimey I never realised that, as I have ported my number between networks for the last 10 years!!! I know that if I release my number it reverts back to the original network owner, not whoever I am with at the time of release, but never knew it affected charges in that way - thanks for that