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Mobile Phone - SIM or ESim

LivingRomania Member

Member since 22 May 2024

LivingRomaniaMember31 May 2024 08:06:56

Hi Everyone

I am in Romania (Bacau) and my mobile phone on 3 UK is costing a FORTUNE.

The contract is now ended and Ideally I would like to keep my UK number but I need an ESim deal in the UK which allows me to activate my ESim outside of the UK - in Romania.

The only alternative would be to ask the mobile provider to post me a SIM card here in Romania and then get my phone unlocked, insert the sim and then activate it - but a good few seemt to think that a SIM or ESim can only be activated in the UK (if you are signing up for a UK deal).

Maybe I should just get my phone unlocked and get a new number? I would have really liked to keep my UK number

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert31 May 2024 08:24:04

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Buy a new phone, that is dual SIM. Transfer your UK number to a PAY as You go like and get a Romanian Contract.

heyes68 Active member

Member since 28 November 2021

heyes68Active member04 March 2025 08:55:47

Keeping your UK number while using an eSIM abroad can be tricky since many providers require activation within the UK. One option is to port your number to a PAYG provider like GiffGaff, then use a separate local SIM for data and calls in Romania. If your phone supports dual SIM, that could be a good setup without needing to unlock it right away.

If you're traveling often or need an easy way to manage mobile recharges, especially in the UAE, you can also recharge Virgin Mobile via Paynet. It helps with quick top-ups and different voucher denominations, making it handy when abroad.