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Port number to Oz.

Essexsi
Essexsi Posts: 14 Forumite
Hi all,

A friend is moving to Australia permanently. Is there anyway to keep his number and use it in Australia. He still has family in the UK so could use them for bills etc.

Thanks for any help. Si

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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,611 Forumite
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    There's no point. Roaming calls and charges , porting only allowed in the UK.

    If they want a UK number get a VoIP number from sipgate , set it up on zoiper . Calls at local rate for UK friends via the app on a mobile with an Australian SIM card or WiFi
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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,611 Forumite
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    My daughter is in New Zealand , we use WhatsApp for calling. She has a local SIM
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  • Essexsi
    Essexsi Posts: 14 Forumite
    Thank you for your replies. I will pass on the info. Thanks Si
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