Keep Boost Number for Longer

mmd on 19/11/2023 - 16:19
Last edited 27/11/2023 - 23:36

Hi all,
I bought one of those monthly boost sims where the cashback is higher than the purchase price.
I like the mobile number issued to me, so i was wondering how can I extend this number in the cheapest way possible?
I've activated the number in August and can still receive SMSs.
I've tried porting over to the $10 Amaysim 365 sim but it has been over 1 week since I've started the portover process, and it still hasnt ported over yet.

Edit - Turns out i haven't verified my ID which cannot be found logging on the site or app.
App has chat functionality and I had to email through my ID.
Once verified, port over was quick

Thanks everyone

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Comments

  • scrimshaw on 19/11/2023 - 16:26
    +1

    Recharging your prepaid plan or porting out to different a long life SIM plan is really the only way to keep that number you like.

    However according to ACMA https://www.acma.gov.au/reclaim-your-phone-number-telco

    Telcos generally hold your number in quarantine for half year even if your service has expired.

    Usually telcos hold numbers in quarantine for a minimum of 6 months (12 months if the service was disconnected due to nuisance calls).

    According to another ozbargainer: Amaysim numbers don't lapse until 12 months after a plan is expired, so going with amaysim is probably the cheapest way of keeping your lucky mobile number.

    • sicaboy on 19/11/2023 - 17:33

      Do you have an idea how long Boost mobile would keep a number for if out of charge.

      • mmd on 19/11/2023 - 21:47

        I heard 5 to 6 months.

  • WatchNerd on 19/11/2023 - 16:34
    +2

    If you've started the porting process with Amaysim then I don't think you should start another one. Also if it's been 1 week & they can't resolve it then you might have to file a complaint with the TIO.

    • mmd on 27/11/2023 - 23:35
      +1

      thanks - had to verify ID via chat/email - see my comment below

  • Love a bargain on 19/11/2023 - 18:55

    Have you chased up on the port with Amaysim?

    • mmd on 19/11/2023 - 21:47

      No not yet

      • mmd on 20/11/2023 - 03:23

        As in can't seem to find live chat on the web or mobile app

    • mmd on 27/11/2023 - 23:35

      thanks - i found chat function on app - see my answer below.

  • mmd on 27/11/2023 - 23:34

    All good - turns out i haven't verified my ID which cannot be found logging on the site or app.
    App has chat functionality and I had to email through my ID.
    Once verified, port over was quick

    Thanks everyone

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