Can I get a duplicate SIM card so I can have two mobiles with same number?

mouthwash · 02-04-2006, 11:09

Hi,

can I get a duplicate SIM card so I can have two mobiles with same number?

I carry a different mobile at the weekend (less bulky) and wondering if I can get around having to constantly change the SIM card.

PLEASE help if you know the answer. This forum is getting a bit dry for replies recently.

Many thanks in advance.

Shaney · 02-04-2006, 12:55

Google is your friend here.

Not sure if this kind of thing is illegal or not, but it would be pretty easy for your network to find out you're doing this and shut your account down if it's against their terms of service.

James Clayton · 02-04-2006, 18:16

Which one would ring !!!!!!!

UKC101 · 02-04-2006, 19:15

I know vodafone do it.
All you do is put in an unlock code to activate that sim and deactivates other.

raiderz · 05-04-2006, 00:29

Orange have a service for their business customers called SingleNumber, read about it here

http://www.orange.co.uk/business/cor...glenumber.html

Basically you get another sim card with a different number, whichever phone is switched on gets the calls as if it was the main phone.

When dialling from the second phone, the caller id is the main phones number. It is possible to use both devices at the same time, but the 2nd phone use the new number from the new sim card instead.

Texts on the main number only go to the main phone, to text the 2nd phone you have to use the 2nd phone's number.

This service is £3 a month, I have a PDA which I use for work, and on a night and weekends I use my Moto V3 instead because I don't wish to carry my PDA when I'm off work.

I don't know if this is available for regular contract customers and I would say definately not for payg customers.

Tom Foolery · 05-04-2006, 15:38

Why can't you just divert calls from one number to the other when you are using the other phone?

05-04-2006, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Foolery

Why can't you just divert calls from one number to the other when you are using the other phone?

Because the diverted part of the call will be charged to the account of the diverting number.

If it's a PAYG account, and assuming divert is available, then when the credit runs out on the diverting number, the call will not be diverted.

raiderz · 05-04-2006, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Foolery

Why can't you just divert calls from one number to the other when you are using the other phone?

If you use divert every incoming call that is diverted is charged to that number. I used to use this before but it ended up costing me a fortune.

I guess it really benefits people who get a lot of calls diverted. Everybodys situation is different, this is the ideal solution to my particular problem.

BoBaDoB · 06-04-2006, 10:19

Vodafone do support this yes it is called Multi sim, 1 number for multiple devices, u can have up to 10 sims associated to 1 device. you have to switch which device/sim you wish to activate tho by typing in a code

also you are limited on which price plan you can have on that also

stephen1980 · 06-04-2006, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoBaDoB

Vodafone do support this yes it is called Multi sim, 1 number for multiple devices, u can have up to 10 sims associated to 1 device. you have to switch which device/sim you wish to activate tho by typing in a code

also you are limited on which price plan you can have on that also

Sounds good, any one found a link for this, I am looking but no luck.

upnunder · 07-04-2006, 11:30

http://www.vodafonebusiness.co.uk/index.php?page=140

Orange offer a multi sim option as well.

http://www.orange.co.uk/business/cor...glenumber.html

stephen1980 · 08-04-2006, 09:19

Thanks,
Looks like it is only open to business, and also £5 per month seems a bit steep.

UKC101 · 08-04-2006, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephen1980

Thanks,
Looks like it is only open to business, and also £5 per month seems a bit steep.

If you look at the main multi sim page http://www.vodafonebusiness.co.uk/index.php?page=139
its now £7 +vat
even more of a rip off

bigstunnerdude · 12-04-2006, 20:46

I solved this problem by contacting my operator saying I'd lost my mobile and wanted a replacement sim with the same number. Now have two sims with same number in two phones.

Garyo2 · 12-04-2006, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigstunnerdude

I solved this problem by contacting my operator saying I'd lost my mobile and wanted a replacement sim with the same number. Now have two sims with same number in two phones.

I take it your not on o2 then as this isn't possible.

The other networks should have simply changed the Sim serial number reg to your account so both sim cards cannot work at the same time.

ivan_woolman · 24-05-2014, 13:09

We have just returned from Spain , there with Movistr we had 3 yes THREE

sims with the same number we could have up to 5 the charge was €3 p/m per card before you ask 1 - car phone 2- my mobile 3- wifes mobile. it works fine Come on UK providers catch up!

d123 · 24-05-2014, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigstunnerdude

I solved this problem by contacting my operator saying I'd lost my mobile and wanted a replacement sim with the same number. Now have two sims with same number in two phones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garyo2

I take it your not on o2 then as this isn't possible.

It wouldn't work on EE either, when the replacement sim is issued the process automatically deactivates the original sim.

It's a strange thought by bigstunnerdude, if the first sim was reported lost the network would never leave the sim active, it could be used at any time in the future if it was found by a third party (and leave the network open to the loss incurred on the original sim).

DevoidDroid · 24-05-2014, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivan_woolman

...Come on UK providers catch up!

If they haven't caught up in 8 years I don't think they ever will.

Last edited by DevoidDroid : 24-05-2014 at 15:17. Reason: Fixed Quote

david16 · 24-05-2014, 16:46

I use the same SIM card on 3 mobile phones and there has never been a problem.

WellHiddenMark · 24-05-2014, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevoidDroid

If they haven't caught up in 8 years I don't think they ever will.

There's no profit in catching up

d123 · 24-05-2014, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by david16

I use the same SIM card on 3 mobile phones and there has never been a problem.

That's not what is meant, unless you are saying you have 3 mobile phones, and 3 SIM cards in those phones and all 3 have the same number?

david16 · 24-05-2014, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

That's not what is meant, unless you are saying you have 3 mobile phones, and 3 SIM cards in those phones and all 3 have the same number?

It is allowed, you having one SIM card sharing 3 phones. That is what I do.

d123 · 24-05-2014, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by david16

It is allowed, you having one SIM card sharing 3 phones. That is what I do.

Anyone can use one simcard in 3 phones, the OP's requirement was the equivalent of 3 SIM cards with the same number to work in 3 phones.

It's not the same as just moving your one sim around amongst many phones.

John_Patrick · 24-05-2014, 21:19

Holy thread resurrection Batman!

daisy_fay · 25-05-2014, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

Anyone can use one simcard in 3 phones, the OP's requirement was the equivalent of 3 SIM cards with the same number to work in 3 phones.

It's not the same as just moving your one sim around amongst many phones.

so if there is any incoming call or message, it will arrive in 3 phones at the same time? I'm so confused

02-04-2006, 11:09	#1
mouthwash Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 277	Can I get a duplicate SIM card so I can have two mobiles with same number? Hi, can I get a duplicate SIM card so I can have two mobiles with same number? I carry a different mobile at the weekend (less bulky) and wondering if I can get around having to constantly change the SIM card. PLEASE help if you know the answer. This forum is getting a bit dry for replies recently. Many thanks in advance.

06-04-2006, 10:19	#9
BoBaDoB Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Stoke On Trent/Staffordshire Posts: 1,556	Vodafone do support this yes it is called Multi sim, 1 number for multiple devices, u can have up to 10 sims associated to 1 device. you have to switch which device/sim you wish to activate tho by typing in a code also you are limited on which price plan you can have on that also Last edited by BoBaDoB : 06-04-2006 at 10:22. Reason: missed something

24-05-2014, 13:09	#16
ivan_woolman Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1	2 sims with the same number We have just returned from Spain , there with Movistr we had 3 yes THREE sims with the same number we could have up to 5 the charge was €3 p/m per card before you ask 1 - car phone 2- my mobile 3- wifes mobile. it works fine Come on UK providers catch up!

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02-04-2006, 12:55	#2
Shaney Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 437	Google is your friend here. Not sure if this kind of thing is illegal or not, but it would be pretty easy for your network to find out you're doing this and shut your account down if it's against their terms of service.

02-04-2006, 18:16	#3
James Clayton Banned User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 799	Which one would ring !!!!!!!

02-04-2006, 19:15	#4
UKC101 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: S Wales Posts: 861	I know vodafone do it. All you do is put in an unlock code to activate that sim and deactivates other.

05-04-2006, 00:29	#5
raiderz Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 24	Orange have a service for their business customers called SingleNumber, read about it here http://www.orange.co.uk/business/cor...glenumber.html Basically you get another sim card with a different number, whichever phone is switched on gets the calls as if it was the main phone. When dialling from the second phone, the caller id is the main phones number. It is possible to use both devices at the same time, but the 2nd phone use the new number from the new sim card instead. Texts on the main number only go to the main phone, to text the 2nd phone you have to use the 2nd phone's number. This service is £3 a month, I have a PDA which I use for work, and on a night and weekends I use my Moto V3 instead because I don't wish to carry my PDA when I'm off work. I don't know if this is available for regular contract customers and I would say definately not for payg customers.

05-04-2006, 15:38	#6
Tom Foolery Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 28	Why can't you just divert calls from one number to the other when you are using the other phone?

05-04-2006, 16:39	#7
dawson Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by Tom Foolery Why can't you just divert calls from one number to the other when you are using the other phone? Because the diverted part of the call will be charged to the account of the diverting number. If it's a PAYG account, and assuming divert is available, then when the credit runs out on the diverting number, the call will not be diverted.

05-04-2006, 16:49	#8
raiderz Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 24	Quote: Originally Posted by Tom Foolery Why can't you just divert calls from one number to the other when you are using the other phone? If you use divert every incoming call that is diverted is charged to that number. I used to use this before but it ended up costing me a fortune. I guess it really benefits people who get a lot of calls diverted. Everybodys situation is different, this is the ideal solution to my particular problem.

06-04-2006, 17:06	#10
stephen1980 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 954	Quote: Originally Posted by BoBaDoB Vodafone do support this yes it is called Multi sim, 1 number for multiple devices, u can have up to 10 sims associated to 1 device. you have to switch which device/sim you wish to activate tho by typing in a code also you are limited on which price plan you can have on that also Sounds good, any one found a link for this, I am looking but no luck.

07-04-2006, 11:30	#11
upnunder Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derbyshire, Uk Posts: 2,288	http://www.vodafonebusiness.co.uk/index.php?page=140 Orange offer a multi sim option as well. http://www.orange.co.uk/business/cor...glenumber.html

08-04-2006, 09:19	#12
stephen1980 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 954	Thanks, Looks like it is only open to business, and also £5 per month seems a bit steep.

08-04-2006, 15:22	#13
UKC101 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: S Wales Posts: 861	Quote: Originally Posted by stephen1980 Thanks, Looks like it is only open to business, and also £5 per month seems a bit steep. If you look at the main multi sim page http://www.vodafonebusiness.co.uk/index.php?page=139 its now £7 +vat even more of a rip off

12-04-2006, 20:46	#14
bigstunnerdude Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire Posts: 5,353	I solved this problem by contacting my operator saying I'd lost my mobile and wanted a replacement sim with the same number. Now have two sims with same number in two phones.

12-04-2006, 23:01	#15
Garyo2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 566	Quote: Originally Posted by bigstunnerdude I solved this problem by contacting my operator saying I'd lost my mobile and wanted a replacement sim with the same number. Now have two sims with same number in two phones. I take it your not on o2 then as this isn't possible. The other networks should have simply changed the Sim serial number reg to your account so both sim cards cannot work at the same time.

24-05-2014, 15:14	#17
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by bigstunnerdude I solved this problem by contacting my operator saying I'd lost my mobile and wanted a replacement sim with the same number. Now have two sims with same number in two phones. Quote: Originally Posted by Garyo2 I take it your not on o2 then as this isn't possible. It wouldn't work on EE either, when the replacement sim is issued the process automatically deactivates the original sim. It's a strange thought by bigstunnerdude, if the first sim was reported lost the network would never leave the sim active, it could be used at any time in the future if it was found by a third party (and leave the network open to the loss incurred on the original sim).

24-05-2014, 15:15	#18
DevoidDroid Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In The Garden Posts: 371	Quote: Originally Posted by ivan_woolman ...Come on UK providers catch up! If they haven't caught up in 8 years I don't think they ever will. Last edited by DevoidDroid : 24-05-2014 at 15:17. Reason: Fixed Quote

24-05-2014, 16:46	#19
david16 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Central Belt Posts: 12,290	I use the same SIM card on 3 mobile phones and there has never been a problem.

24-05-2014, 17:19	#20
WellHiddenMark Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Not-London Posts: 1,657	Quote: Originally Posted by DevoidDroid If they haven't caught up in 8 years I don't think they ever will. There's no profit in catching up

24-05-2014, 20:29	#21
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by david16 I use the same SIM card on 3 mobile phones and there has never been a problem. That's not what is meant, unless you are saying you have 3 mobile phones, and 3 SIM cards in those phones and all 3 have the same number?

24-05-2014, 20:47	#22
david16 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Central Belt Posts: 12,290	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 That's not what is meant, unless you are saying you have 3 mobile phones, and 3 SIM cards in those phones and all 3 have the same number? It is allowed, you having one SIM card sharing 3 phones. That is what I do.

24-05-2014, 20:52	#23
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by david16 It is allowed, you having one SIM card sharing 3 phones. That is what I do. Anyone can use one simcard in 3 phones, the OP's requirement was the equivalent of 3 SIM cards with the same number to work in 3 phones. It's not the same as just moving your one sim around amongst many phones.

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24-05-2014, 21:19	#24
John_Patrick Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 904	Holy thread resurrection Batman!

25-05-2014, 08:01	#25
daisy_fay Forum Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 16	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 Anyone can use one simcard in 3 phones, the OP's requirement was the equivalent of 3 SIM cards with the same number to work in 3 phones. It's not the same as just moving your one sim around amongst many phones. so if there is any incoming call or message, it will arrive in 3 phones at the same time? I'm so confused