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linjon Nov 26th 2010 10:27 pm

Movistar SIM card
 
I have a movistar phone and SIM (PAYG) but havent used it for 2 years so it has been de-activated. Can I just buy a new SIM card from Movistar shop? Need to have a mobile number for Monday!

snikpoh Nov 26th 2010 11:19 pm

Re: Movistar SIM card
 

Originally Posted by linjon (Post 9006878)
I have a movistar phone and SIM (PAYG) but havent used it for 2 years so it has been de-activated. Can I just buy a new SIM card from Movistar shop? Need to have a mobile number for Monday!

Yes but you'll need your NIE etc. before you can buy one.

searcher48 Nov 27th 2010 12:54 am

Re: Movistar SIM card
 
If you take your old sim and preferably the card with puk number etc to a movistar shop you may be able to get it "re-activated" This will save you paying for a new sim.

linjon Nov 28th 2010 1:43 am

Re: Movistar SIM card
 
Thanks for your replies. It seems it isn't possible to re-activate the card (no real surprise there) so I have the choices of buying a new SIM card or looking at current "deals" which may offer a phone,SIM and credit for similar initial outlay.

Would welcome any suggestions on networks and good offers! Thanks

jdr Nov 28th 2010 3:27 am

Re: Movistar SIM card
 

Originally Posted by linjon (Post 9008662)
Thanks for your replies. It seems it isn't possible to re-activate the card (no real surprise there) so I have the choices of buying a new SIM card or looking at current "deals" which may offer a phone,SIM and credit for similar initial outlay.

Would welcome any suggestions on networks and good offers! Thanks

You can`t re activate a dormant sim after a certain period of time because they resell the number.

Fred James Nov 28th 2010 4:43 am

Re: Movistar SIM card
 

Originally Posted by linjon (Post 9008662)
Thanks for your replies. It seems it isn't possible to re-activate the card (no real surprise there) so I have the choices of buying a new SIM card or looking at current "deals" which may offer a phone,SIM and credit for similar initial outlay.

Would welcome any suggestions on networks and good offers! Thanks

If you haven't used it for two years you might find it a good deal to get a new phone with the new card - they are now under €10.

w1ldcat Nov 28th 2010 4:46 am

Re: Movistar SIM card
 

Originally Posted by snikpoh (Post 9006937)
Yes but you'll need your NIE etc. before you can buy one.

or your passport

linjon Nov 28th 2010 5:14 am

Re: Movistar SIM card
 
Thanks for that! Had no idea they could be so cheap. Could you perhaps tell me which supplier that is?:)


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