Can I keep same number

[iadom]

I live in the Shaw area and my phone code is 01706, this includes Rochdale, Littleborough, Bacup and the surrounding areas. If I had to move to a nearby 0161 area such as Royton or Chadderton that was cabled, would I be able to keep the same number? I am sure that I have been contacted in the past by customers who live in an 0161 area but have an 01706 number.

[Pritch]

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"

[iadom]

Thanks Pritch...No move imminent at the moment but would it be feasable to check the possibilty before a move?

[Hell's Child]

Originally Posted by iadom

Thanks Pritch...No move imminent at the moment but would it be feasable to check the possibilty before a move?

They would need a forwarding address but ring NW number port on
0161 614 6050 and they will be able to give you a definate yes/no answer.

[iadom]

Thanks guys.