New Smartphone

PollyEsther
PollyEsther Posts: 23 Forumite
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edited 7 August 2022 at 6:04PM in Mobiles
I know almost nothing about Smartphones and recently acquired one for the first time. It is of course unlocked and does not have a SIM.

Any basic phone I've previously had came with the SIM and number already installed.  

In the process of getting a SIM for the Smartphone and activating it at what stage do I get a phone number? 

Would it depend on the network I chose?

Thanks for any advice.

Comments

  • Do you have an active mobile number/sim? 

    If not then the new sim will come with a new number when you sign up/activate the new sim.
  • Do you have an active mobile number/sim? 

    If not then the new sim will come with a new number when you sign up/activate the new sim.
    I do have an active mobile number/sim and I'm keeping them for my existing basic phone. 

    How would I activate the SIM for the Smartphone once it's in the phone? 


  • It varies between suppliers but most of them will activate as soon as they are put into a phone. Any new sim will come with step-by-step instructions. 
  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
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    edited 7 August 2022 at 7:12PM
    In the process of getting a SIM for the Smartphone and activating it at what stage do I get a phone number? 

    Would it depend on the network I chose?

    The phone number comes with the SIM. Often the number is displayed on the pack containing the SIM, otherwise you're informed after putting it in your phone or after activation if necessary, depending on the particular network.
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  • PollyEsther
    PollyEsther Posts: 23 Forumite
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    edited 7 August 2022 at 7:20PM
    eDicky said:
    In the process of getting a SIM for the Smartphone and activating it at what stage do I get a phone number? 

    Would it depend on the network I chose?

    The phone number comes with the SIM. Often the number is displayed on the pack containing the SIM, otherwise you're informed after putting it in your phone or after activation if necessary, depending on the particular network.
    When I've had basic phones in the past the number has been displayed on the pack containing the SIM but that's not the case with the Smartphone. Thanks for responding.  
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