Can I reuse an old sim card that was previously activated and ported out?

[ryanmobile]

Can I reuse an old sim card that was previously activated and ported out?

[computergeek541]

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[AE_Collector]

You may possibly be able to reactivate it for some period of time like 30 or 90 days but only if it has the exact same phone number associated with the SIM.

AE_Collector

[LovesToPM]

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@ryanmobile wrote:

Why cant you reuse an old sim card if its not activated anymore. My friend ported out of public mobile cant I activate with Public Mobile using his old sim?

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Unfortunately you cannot reuse it. Like most other Canadian carriers, PM SIM card can be activated only once.

[LovesToPM]

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@cellphoneuser1 wrote:

Really? Even by a different person?

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After Fizz SIM is no longer used, it can used again to reactivate a new plan on any account. So yes.

[cellphoneuser1]

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@LovesToPM wrote:

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@cellphoneuser1 wrote:

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@ryanmobile wrote:

Can I reuse an old sim card that was previously activated and ported out?

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There's no carrier in the country who allows that.

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You are correct for the most part.

Fizz does let customers reuse SIM cards, but they operate only in Quebec and greater Ottawa area.

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Really? Even by a different person?

[LovesToPM]

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@cellphoneuser1 wrote:

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@ryanmobile wrote:

Can I reuse an old sim card that was previously activated and ported out?

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There's no carrier in the country who allows that.

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You are correct for the most part.

Fizz does let customers reuse SIM cards, but they operate only in Quebec and greater Ottawa area.

[cellphoneuser1]

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@ryanmobile wrote:

Can I reuse an old sim card that was previously activated and ported out?

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There's no carrier in the country who allows that.

[LovesToPM]

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@ryanmobile wrote:

Can I reuse an old sim card that was previously activated and ported out?

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PM SIM cards are not reusable. They can be activated only once.

Some vendors like Walmart or PM kiosk can offer you free SIM when you activate in-store, but it's YMMW.

If you want to order one online, there's some selling on Amazon for $7.69

[geopublic]

@ryanmobile No, once you port out you account gets closed and the sim card number cannot be used again.

[shartomjam · Accepted solution]

No, you can't.  Once the account has been ported, the sim become inactive and you can no longer use it.  You will have to get a new one.

[ryanmobile]

Why cant you reuse an old sim card if its not activated anymore. My friend ported out of public mobile cant I activate with Public Mobile using his old sim?