Any way to get my forgotten Spark Sim phone number?

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#288296 18-Jun-2021 21:07

Its not a sim I use very often at all, but I do use it and I forgot to backup its number, uggh. Is there a txt or something I can send to get a reply with the number?

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#2730868 18-Jun-2021 21:22

Just call Spark and ask the to read it back to you or call a mobile number you know and look at it on Caller ID

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#2730869 18-Jun-2021 21:28

It has no credit on it haha.

Problem is I have something very rarely used that it is linked too. So I need it.

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#2730870 18-Jun-2021 21:33

You don't need credit to call Spark

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#2730872 18-Jun-2021 21:40

well if you were on voda ... http://help.vodafone.co.nz/app/answers/detail/a_id/3525/~/whats-the-number-for-my-mobile%2C-vodem-or-tablet%3F

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#2730873 18-Jun-2021 21:41

*123, 123 or one of their 0800 numbers like 0800 22 55 98 won't require credit...

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#2730874 18-Jun-2021 21:42

i'd just chat with them and see if there is a quick number to text

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#2730875 18-Jun-2021 21:44

If you do go via Online chat, give them your SIM ID and they should be able to tell you the number (they may also ask for your IMEI).

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#2730878 18-Jun-2021 21:47

Thanks all. I have the number saved. I tried calling one of the other mobiles but its saying there is a problem with your spark account. Im picking it might be inactivity. I activated it a good 18 months ago but have never used it, topped it up etc. Do they go into a frozen state if not used after a period of time?

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#2730879 18-Jun-2021 21:50

one topup every 12 months to keep the credit valid and on 13 months it is deactivated off the network

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#2730886 18-Jun-2021 22:31

Sounds like it's gone then if you last topped up 18 months ago.

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#2730891 18-Jun-2021 23:00

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one topup every 12 months to keep the credit valid and on 13 months it is deactivated off the network

Yep that will be it, bugga well at least now I know. I found my email login anyway so no drama. But thanks guys for helping.

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#2730902 19-Jun-2021 08:06

https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=39&topicid=107069 outlines a similar situation, although the OP's responses were a bit...tone-deaf?

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#2731475 20-Jun-2021 15:00

Not sure if you need credit to call 1956, if not, on the spark network this will cause your number to be be read out by the helpful spark voice, rumours have it, hes been stuck in an exchange somewhere for many years :)