Two SIMs, same number

Claymore

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Is there a way of having two SIMs with the same number (not necessarily simultaneously)? For example, if you need to use a micro-SIM in an iPhone and a normal SIM in another device, and you swap between the devices frequently.
 
I've been wanting this for ages now, so that I have a spare in another phone should it become necessary. Last time I asked the Vodacom employee just stared at me like I'd just chopped off his mother's tail...
 
Yip

I have one in my BB a second sim in my iPhone, calls are routed to whichever handset is on.
 
Haldex said:
Yip

I have one in my BB a second sim in my iPhone, calls are routed to whichever handset is on.
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Really? How did you arrange this? I tried in a Vodacom store and they told me it was impossible. That was about 2 years ago. Last year when I checked again they had no clue what I was talking about - they tried to do a sim-swap.

What if they're both on?
 
DJ... said:
Really? How did you arrange this? I tried in a Vodacom store and they told me it was impossible. That was about 2 years ago. Last year when I checked again they had no clue what I was talking about - they tried to do a sim-swap.

What if they're both on?
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Ive had both on, but never received a call so not sure what would happen.
Its billed as a twin sim or twin call.
Its a free service, no monthly fees just pay for the sim and the activation.

Its quite cool, to check my BBMs I switch the iPhone to flight mode, switch the BB on, let everything load, when im done, switch the BB off, then flight mode off.
The only thing to worry about is the twin sim has its own number when dialing out, but receives calls on your main number, tricky when sending an SMS and you get a reply like "who are you" lol
 
it's called a Dual-Sim, i arrange this for my company all the time, just ask your provider, they should be able to do it
 
Twin Sim OR Data Sim

Hi all

you can do this one of two ways:

1. Twin Sim - this allocates a "ghost number" to the second sim, so if your dialing from that sim, it will show up on caller line identity as a different number. If a person dials either your primary sim or the second sim (ghost number) the sim that was switched on last will ring... Generally not advisable to have both sim's on at the same time as it can interfer with some service (sms delivery / voicemail etc).

2. Data Sim - this add another sim to your account which is then used expressly for data, ideal if you want to use for example a Blackberry only for email and another phone for calls (or an Phone / Tablet combo)

But in essence you dont get "two sim's, same number" for just voice calls.
 
Claymore said:
Is there a way of having two SIMs with the same number (not necessarily simultaneously)? For example, if you need to use a micro-SIM in an iPhone and a normal SIM in another device, and you swap between the devices frequently.
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My micro sim works fine in my bb. Just line up the gold bits. I swap when i need to.
 
How much does it cost?

You will be charged for an additional SIM card and there could also be a once-off administration fee, depending on the service provider or dealer.
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Does that mean there is a monthly fee for the additional sim card?
 
This is so good to know.

I wonder the same applies for 8ta 'data sims'

I have a normal 8ta sim. I would like to get a second one for my tablet.
 
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