Originally Posted by Running Water:
“This is the problem with ported numbers. They rely on two networks. If you've ported from Virgin to O2, if Virgin ever have network problems you might have problems too even though you're with O2 and the phone number is still on Virgin, but just routed to your O2 SIM card.
Actually, thinking about it, you're relying on T-Mobile, Virgin and O2 for one SIM card.
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“This is the problem with ported numbers. They rely on two networks. If you've ported from Virgin to O2, if Virgin ever have network problems you might have problems too even though you're with O2 and the phone number is still on Virgin, but just routed to your O2 SIM card.
Actually, thinking about it, you're relying on T-Mobile, Virgin and O2 for one SIM card.
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What happens say if you port once again from O2 (in this case) to another network?
Does it always remain with two providers or does an additional route get added on? (Like T-Mobile/Virgin -> O2 -> Orange)
I suspect that it'll just remain with two providers (the original number provider and your new provider) but I don't know.. it sounds like it could be highly prone to failures if you ended up with a chain for thre/four providers routing your number.




)? Basically whoever takes your cash is responsible for sorting out any issues you have. If you call anyone else they will more than likely tell you politely to go forth and multiply as you are not their customer.