Is it possible to transfer a pre-pay number? (Lost SIM)

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#304639 23-May-2023 08:01

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Sigh...

My son accidentally dropped his phone into the harbour near Te Papa last night. Obviously no chance of retrieving the phone so SIM card is gone.

Is it possible to get a new SIM and retrieve his old number?

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#3078843 23-May-2023 08:09

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Should be able to just do a SIM swap. It'll cost you $5 for the new SIM, and they can do the change in a shop or over the phone.

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#3078902 23-May-2023 09:29

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SaltyNZ:

Should be able to just do a SIM swap. It'll cost you $5 for the new SIM, and they can do the change in a shop or over the phone.

Thanks SaltyNZ wife has gone to grab a new SIM.

He has to replace his bank cards and drivers license too - downside of keeping them in your phone case I guess :(

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