Talk:France/@comment-121.45.244.100-20120223115329

I agree that it is easier to keep the same SIM card and number alive than to get a new one. The Orange Mobicarte can keep the number validity indefinitely if you recharge with 10 euros every 6 months. If you are going to come back to France, buy enough recharge vouchers before you leave the country. You can recharge using the #123 menu on the phone in countries outside France. Make sure the account is set up for international access though (doesn't cost anything but is needed for the #123 menu to work outside France).