wrote:

Of course when (not if for most people) you lose your phone you'll be
completely screwed until you get a replacement and give everyone your new
number.

Why would I need to get a new number? I would have the old SIM blocked and
a new one issued with the old number.

A lot of people don't do that, but they are just being lazy. I have had
the same mobile number since 1998 and barring any prefix changes will
ensure I keep it.

Neil
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Neil Williams in Milton Keynes, UK. Put first name before the at to reply.