Retaining HK Mobile Phone Number - Cheap Options?

[Cminds]

So which sim card would be the cheapest for moving back to Canada? Want to retain my wife's and my HK number for SMS purposes.

[bdw]

Lucky sim HK$138 for 3 years, works out to HK$3.83/month. This will allow you to receive SMS in Canada.

Or if you want full roaming in Canada, there is a 6 year option for $328. Works out to HK$4.55/month. But you dont get much data with that, only 5GB spread over 6 years

To port current number to lucky SIM, have to visit one of their locations in HK, cannot do it online unless you want a brand new number.

https://www.luckysim.com.hk/?lang=EN

[hkuk888]

I ended up joining Birdie on their HKD50/ month plan. Receiving SMS overseas no problem.

[pin]

I ended up joining Birdie on their HKD50/ month plan. Receiving SMS overseas no problem.

I see birdie offering some attractive packages for port ins

https://www.birdie.com.hk/mobile/por...d-sim/?lang=en

[novacat]

I use the China Mobile prepaid - 50 bucks every six months is enough to keep the card alive and good for receiving OTP SMS at no charge.

(and as a bonus - assuming not used for anything else - over time the value will accumulate and if visiting HK for a holiday or somesuch - then can use without paying any extra)