If you want to move to a SIM only deal on another network, you can still keep your mobile number. The same process applies whatever kind of plan you choose, from SIM only to pay monthly. What is a PAC code? What does a PAC code look like? PAC codes are valid for 30 days. You can simply request another one from your old network. However, if you submit it late in the day you might have to wait an extra working day.
Alternatively, you can request your PAC from your current mobile provider. You can give us your PAC code when you order your new O2 connection or at any time afterwards. You can give us your PAC code online, call us on free from your O2 phone or on from any other phone, or visit an O2 store. Make sure you back up any contacts stored on your old network's sim card before the transfer, otherwise you could lose them. Please be aware that you'll temporarily lose service while we transfer your number to our network.
If you turn your phone off and on regularly, you may see the connection to our network more quickly. The transfer will be completed by 6pm the same day, but it may take up to 24 hours for text and picture messaging to work. This will make sure your iMessages show as coming from the correct number. Just fill in the keep my number form. Fill in the keep my number form. You'll need your temporary Pay Monthly number from your O2 confirmation email or sim pack. On the day of the switch, your Pay As You Go sim will lose signal.
When this happens, put your Pay Monthly sim in your phone. We've included a range of options, depending on whether you're ringing from a landline, your mobile phone or from overseas. However, you can get a PAC code from giffgaff by mailing them using giffgaff's contact form. VOXI is aimed at under 30s. So it's no surprise that you can only contact the network via Twitter, web chat and Facebook Messenger.
Still got some queries about keeping your phone number? We field some of the most frequently asked questions in this section. After you've supplied your new network with the PAC code, your old number will remain active.
That means you'll still receive calls and texts. When the number transfer is actually being done, however, your service may go down for a very short time. It's usually a few minutes. When that happens, it should simply be a case of turning off and restarting your handset for full service to return. You cannot transfer disconnected numbers, so do not cancel your existing contract if you wish to port your mobile number.
In the event that you don't get around to using your PAC code within the day deadline for usage, there's nothing to worry about. But you will have to contact the network you're leaving to request another PAC code, which you can then use to transfer your number. If you've read the walkthrough above, you'll now know what you've got to do to port your existing number to the network you're joining.
But, of course, when buying a new phone you're probably going to transfer all your apps, games, movies, music and settings from your old phone too. That'll mean making a back-up of your current phone, then setting up your new phone using the back-up. To make sure that's not a plight that affects you, it's critical that you back up your contacts that are on your old SIM before you start using your new one. The sure fire way to do this is to simply take your SIM out.
If you can still see your contacts, it means they're saved on your phone. Can't see them? That means they're on the SIM. Assuming they're saved on the phone that you'll no longer be using, you'll need to back them up.
Companies may charge you to port your number, but you can ask whether any fees can be waived or negotiated. Once you request service from a new company, your old company cannot refuse to port your number, even if you owe money for an outstanding balance or termination fee. How long does the porting process last? Service issues for wireline to wireless transition If you port from a wireline phone to a wireless phone, there may be a period when you have two telephones with the same number.
Porting is not always possible If you are moving to a new geographic area, you may not be able to keep your current phone number when changing providers. Monday, March 9, Consumer and Governmental Affairs.
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