Is it possible to buy a specific phone number

[LindaYar_676397]

I had a PAYG with EE several years ago, then I got a company phone and let the PAYG number lapse.

I've tried calling it and it doesn't connect, so I assume it's not been reallocated as yet. EE say they can't help.

Does anyone know if there is a way to specify or buy a specific number when ordering a sim?

[MSF]

@LindaYar_676397 When you activate a sim, it is allocated a random number.

While there are some websites offering "cherished" numbers (just like car reg plates) there is a cost and I'm not sure whether they are tried and tested.

Although you have not been able to connect to the number, it may be that a network has it ready to allocate as a random number.