What happens when a phone number gets deactivated?

A deactivated phone number is one that a mobile operator has taken out of service for an end user, either because the end user has switched operator or has otherwise closed their account. Eventually all deactivated numbers are recycled and activated for new subscribers.

What happens if you call a deactivated SIM?

You may or may not be able to make emergency 911 calls with a phone containing an inactive SIM. The card’s previous cellular carrier may process your call to 911, if the SIM card was recently made inactive. But you will not be able to call any other service or person using the phone containing the inactive SIM card.

How can I know my SIM is deactivated number?

The only way i can think of is to call from the phone, but seeing as you have no reception that will not work. You may have to call Vodafone India Customer service and give them the Sim number (written on the sim) and they could find the corresponding phone number.

What happens if SIM is not used for 6 months?

First of all, there is only a limited amount of phone numbers available. Most telecom providers will block your local SIM card after 6 or 12 months of inactivity to make the telephone number available for use again by a new customer.

Can a deactivated number be reactivated?

Is it possible to reactivate my SIM? Once a SIM card has been deactivated, it’s not possible to reactivate it. Moreover, deactivating the SIM card returns the phone number associated with it to the pool of available phone numbers. It is therefore impossible to keep the phone number associated with a deactivated SIM.

Why is my mobile number inactive?

A SIM card is deactivated in the following situations: You transferred your number to another provider (port out) The SIM card has been banned following fraud or abuse. The SIM card is inactive.

How do you know if your SIM is expired?

How to know if your Prepaid SIM Card expired? The easiest way to check the status of your prepaid sim card is by inserting your SIM to any mobile phones and if your prepaid SIM can still received signals or received a text message, your prepaid sim card should still valid.

How can I activate my deactivated mobile number?

How to Reactivate your Deactivated Idea Number

1. Try to request re-activation via Idea customer care.
2. Visit nearest Idea store and submit reactivation request.
3. Provide Address and Photo Id proofs.
4. You may receive a confirmation call and then your number will be re-activated.

How can I get my deactivated mobile number back?

Once a SIM card has been deactivated, it’s not possible to reactivate it. Moreover, deactivating the SIM card returns the phone number associated with it to the pool of available phone numbers. It is therefore impossible to keep the phone number associated with a deactivated SIM.

What happens to your phone number when you deactivate it?

It can be in two ways. 1. Reactivation of old connection with the same identity you provided previously or 2. Activation of a new connection with the same number to you as the number is still available to issue (Operators normal Once a number is deactivated, it use to get recycled in 90 days normally.

How long does it take for a deactivated Number to transfer?

However, after three days, the mobile operator re-assigns the deactivated phone number to another subscriber.

What happens to a SIM card when it is deactivated?

When a number is not used anymore, the SIM card is deactivated and the number is recycled. This article describes the different situations leading to a SIM card deactivation. What are the reasons for deactivation? A SIM card is deactivated in the following situations: You transferred your number to another provider (port out)

How does SMS/MMS work with deactivated phone numbers?

When you send an SMS or MMS message request, our platform checks the destination phone number against the current list of deactivated phone numbers for Verizon and Sprint, and their respective MVNOs. If our platform determines that a phone number is deactivated then we do not forward the message to the operator.