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Can a deactivated number be reactivated?
Is it possible to reactivate my SIM? Once a SIM card has been deactivated, it’s not possible to reactivate it. Moreover, deactivating the SIM card returns the phone number associated with it to the pool of available phone numbers. It is therefore impossible to keep the phone number associated with a deactivated SIM.
Can I get my old mobile number back?
You might be able to get back your old phone number. Changing phone numbers is inconvenient and, at times, unnecessary. Maintaining the same phone number while changing phone plans or carriers is entirely possible. The carrier maintains the number, however, and you can inquire about reinstating your old number.
How can I get my deactivated SIM number?
The only way i can think of is to call from the phone, but seeing as you have no reception that will not work. You may have to call Vodafone India Customer service and give them the Sim number (written on the sim) and they could find the corresponding phone number.
What happens when a phone number is deactivated?
A deactivated mobile number means that the subscriber of the service has decided to surrender their phone number back to the wireless carrier. The number stays with the carrier and is considered a deactivated wireless number. Deactivated numbers can be recycled and activated for new subscribers.
Can I port my deactivated number?
No, deactivated phone numbers cannot be transferred to other providers. Only active phone numbers can be transferred.
Can I request a specific phone number?
Originally Answered: Can you request a specific phone number if it’s not in use? You can always request. As to whether you can get it, that is another matter entirely. For “toll-free” numbers (800, 877, 866, 855 “area codes”), there is an active market place for buying and selling.
How do I get the phone number I want?
You can get a specific phone number by requesting it from your service provider. You can also sign up for an online phone service plan that offers vanity numbers. There are also apps that let users select their own phone numbers. Learn more about vanity numbers and how to get a specific number here.
What should I do if a phone number has been deactivated?
We also recommend that you contact the previous owner of a deactivated number to request that they opt in with their new phone number. If you choose not to do this, then you should not send messages to them until they opt in after the date the phone number first appears in the Deactivated Phone Numbers report.
Can I reactivate a deactivated SIM card?
Once a SIM card has been deactivated, it’s not possible to reactivate it. Moreover, deactivating the SIM card returns the phone number associated with it to the pool of available phone numbers. It is therefore impossible to keep the phone number associated with a deactivated SIM.
How do I re-assign an inactive phone number?
Mobile operators are allowed to reassign an inactive phone number within as little as two days of deactivation, so you should retrieve and process the deact reports on a daily basis. We also recommend that you contact the previous owner of a deactivated number to request that they opt in with their new phone number.
How long does it take for a deactivated Number to transfer?
However, after three days, the mobile operator re-assigns the deactivated phone number to another subscriber.