Changing mobile phone company - want to keep same number?

I am currently with Orange mobile phone company whereby I am on a pay monthly contract. I now want to go with T-Mobile on a pay as you go (PAYG) tariff. Is it possible to keep your phone number when converting to PAYG? I really do not want to change my phone number.



I know you usually can keep your number if you switich phone companies but not sure if it is the case when going on to PAYG tariffs as opposed to monthly contracts.Changing mobile phone company - want to keep same number?Yes this is possible, speak to your new phone company. They will give you a PUK code to switch.Changing mobile phone company - want to keep same number?
Yes, ask Orange for a PAC code and give this to T-Mobile who can change your number for you.Changing mobile phone company - want to keep same number?yes you can keep your original number, just tell the company that you bought it fromChanging mobile phone company - want to keep same number?
yes its fine all you need is the code from 02 i read it in the booklet that come with the t-mobile sim card as ive just activated it for my daughterChanging mobile phone company - want to keep same number?You can, but o2 OFFERS THE BEST PAY %26amp; GO DEALS and Orange offer the second best!!





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The rules for transferring numbers are set out by the telecommunications industry regulator, Oftel (The Office of Telecommunications).



The first thing to note is: keep the contract with your old phone for the time being. You must have an active mobile phone number up and running during the week or two it takes to transfer your mobile number to the new account or network, so do not cancel it immediately.



Remember to include any fax and data numbers when requesting a number transfer. Suspended numbers have to be re-activated by your old service provider/network before any transfer can take place.



To begin the porting process, contact your current service provider - the company your contract is with - and ask for a Porting Authorisation Code (PAC). The PAC is your authority to request a transfer and will allow the network to which you wish to move to request your number be transferred to them.



Your current service provider can only refuse to issue a PAC for two reasons: your number is disconnected (so you must not cancel your existing contract before requesting a PAC number) or you have not yet fulfilled your obligations under your existing minimum term contract.



The PAC is only valid for 30 calendar days so you must make your request promptly. Take the PAC to your choice of dealer: it is this approval certification that makes it all happen.

The transfer process - checks and balances



After a credit check and providing there are no outstanding bills payable to your old account, the request is processed between your old and new networks and you will be given a date of transfer of your number. The single PAC covers activation of your new account and disconnection of your old one and you will receive communications from both parties confirming your requests.



If you are still within the initial contract period (normally 12 or 18 months) you will have to pay the rest of the period's line rental before your network will release you. Also, you must have no outstanding debts with them. Apart from that, transfer should be possible straight away.



Make sure, though, that check with your current service provider before you begin the process as to whether they do, in fact, charge to release your number. Customers migrating to O2 or Vodafone will probably have to pay a fee to the dealer they are buying from for the transfer paperwork.



As we have noted, a PAC is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. After that time, you would have to ask for another PC if you have not used it. When moving to a new network, you have to tell the new provider you are bringing a number with you right at the outset. Orange will allow you to bring a number later if you take out a contract (but not for PAYG), but it is nonetheless wise to warn them that you may be planning to do this.



Transfers take from three to 10 working days to complete. During this time, the account you are transferring your number from still has to be "live". Once again, do not cancel the old account before porting a number: in certain instances your present or new service provider can reject a number transfer and you do not want to be left without a phone service.

Porting particulars



There are a few points to bear in mind to help ensure a smooth transfer of your number.



To port your number to O2 or Vodafone, first get your PAC. Inform us (mobilesplease.co.uk) at the point of purchase stating your existing number and PAC. Do not proceed with the order until you have obtained the PAC code and given it to us at purchase, as your existing number cannot be ported after the order has been placed.



Mobilesplease.co.uk despatches your new mobile and a new SIM - no temporary number is supplied. You are able to continue using your existing mobile/SIM until the number is ported. Your existing number is then be ported in seven to 10 working days.



If you are porting from O2 Direct to O2 Carphone Warehouse, then it is likely that your port will work with your original SIM card (so you will not be issued with a new SIM card). Please check before discarding your original SIM card that this is not the case.



Before your number can be connected to your new network it must first be released from your existing network. Therefore, you may be without service for up to a day. Additional services such as voicemail and text messaging may also take up to two days to be enabled once your number has been transferred.



To port your existing mobile number to T Mobile, Orange, 3 or Virginmobile, contact your existing network* to obtain a PAC. Purchase a handset from mobilesplease.co.uk: this will be connected with a temporary number. On receipt of the handset, contact the new provider, quoting your temporary number, existing number and PAC. Your existing number will then be ported within seven working days.



*(T-Mobile: 0870 606 0139; Orange: 0800 376 2285; Three: 08707 330 333; Virgin: 0845 6000 789)



In brief:



1. Request a PAC number from your existing network's customer services department.

2. Order your phone online with mobilesplease.co.uk.

3. Contact the customer service department of your new network when you receive your new phone and give them your PAC number.
Yes, just get in contact with Tmoble and complete the normal porting processChanging mobile phone company - want to keep same number?
You should be fine, can take up to 24 hours before its activated.
yeah you can, call them up and you need the PAC code.

you wait a bit around 7 days but it is worth it.Changing mobile phone company - want to keep same number?
Just get in contact with Tmoble