I am currently a Telecom customer but have been considering a move to Vodafone for some time now, or at least having a device on both networks.

I spoke to the VF customer support centre to discuss plan options and what not. The person I spoke to made comments about the limited number of 021 + 6 digits numbers avalible.

Having a shorter (and therefore easier to remember number [for customers]) number is somewhat of a big factor in my decision making process here.

Apparently (according to the rep) the reason went to 021 + 8 for PrePay customers is so that once 021 + 6 numbers run out for on account then they will have 021 + 7

Does anyone know if there is any truth to this? Would it be worth me buying a cheap mobile and throwing in on a cheap You Choose plan to secure a 021 + 6 number?