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Pritch · 26-02-2004, 18:53

Number mobility is only available within the same switch area. If your new area is serviced by a different switch then you're going to have to have a new number.

The reason behind this is that other switches will direct the number to a specific switch. For example, a London customer with an 020 8252 number wouldn't be able to move to an area where everyone has 020 8632 numbers, as they are serviced by different switches. However, it is possible for someone with an 020 8252 number to move next door to someone with an 01708 number, because both number ranges are serviced by the same switch.

In short, the answer to your question is "Maybe"

26-02-2004, 18:53	#2
Pritch Inactive Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lovely, lovely Teesside Posts: 248	Re: Can I keep same number Number mobility is only available within the same switch area. If your new area is serviced by a different switch then you're going to have to have a new number. The reason behind this is that other switches will direct the number to a specific switch. For example, a London customer with an 020 8252 number wouldn't be able to move to an area where everyone has 020 8632 numbers, as they are serviced by different switches. However, it is possible for someone with an 020 8252 number to move next door to someone with an 01708 number, because both number ranges are serviced by the same switch. In short, the answer to your question is "Maybe"