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Never heard of a mobile phone contract just ending. They normally just roll on and on until you cancel them.
If you want your PAC code just phone your provider and ask for it. They legally have to give it to you - but will make you talk to their retentions department first - which is often a great time to get a better deal, if you're happy to stay with them.
Once you get your PAC code you have a certain number of days in which to use it - a month if I remember correctly. After that the code expires, and you have to start over. One thing to think about is what day of the month you start you contract with your new provider, as for a while you'll be paying for 2 contracts, so you want to make this as short a period as possible - time it badly, and you'll be paying two bills for a month!
Edited to add that yes, only your provider can give you your PAC code. The code is what authorises another company to take over your number, so you only want your provider issuing it!
If you want your PAC code just phone your provider and ask for it. They legally have to give it to you - but will make you talk to their retentions department first - which is often a great time to get a better deal, if you're happy to stay with them.
Once you get your PAC code you have a certain number of days in which to use it - a month if I remember correctly. After that the code expires, and you have to start over. One thing to think about is what day of the month you start you contract with your new provider, as for a while you'll be paying for 2 contracts, so you want to make this as short a period as possible - time it badly, and you'll be paying two bills for a month!
Edited to add that yes, only your provider can give you your PAC code. The code is what authorises another company to take over your number, so you only want your provider issuing it!
Edited by fadeaway on Wednesday 10th March 16:44
fadeaway said:
Never heard of a mobile phone contract just ending. They normally just roll on and on until you cancel them.
If you want your PAC code just phone your provider and ask for it. They legally have to give it to you - but will make you talk to their retentions department first - which is often a great time to get a better deal, if you're happy to stay with them.
Once you get your PAC code you have a certain number of days in which to use it - a month if I remember correctly. After that the code expires, and you have to start over. One thing to think about is what day of the month you start you contract with your new provider, as for a while you'll be paying for 2 contracts, so you want to make this as short a period as possible - time it badly, and you'll be paying two bills for a month!
Edited to add that yes, only your provider can give you your PAC code. The code is what authorises another company to take over your number, so you only want your provider issuing it!
A PAC code is for broadband is it not? Although it is the same sort of principle as what you've just set out.If you want your PAC code just phone your provider and ask for it. They legally have to give it to you - but will make you talk to their retentions department first - which is often a great time to get a better deal, if you're happy to stay with them.
Once you get your PAC code you have a certain number of days in which to use it - a month if I remember correctly. After that the code expires, and you have to start over. One thing to think about is what day of the month you start you contract with your new provider, as for a while you'll be paying for 2 contracts, so you want to make this as short a period as possible - time it badly, and you'll be paying two bills for a month!
Edited to add that yes, only your provider can give you your PAC code. The code is what authorises another company to take over your number, so you only want your provider issuing it!
Edited by fadeaway on Wednesday 10th March 16:44
fadeaway said:
Never heard of a mobile phone contract just ending. They normally just roll on and on until you cancel them.
If you want your PAC code just phone your provider and ask for it. They legally have to give it to you - but will make you talk to their retentions department first - which is often a great time to get a better deal, if you're happy to stay with them.
Once you get your PAC code you have a certain number of days in which to use it - a month if I remember correctly. After that the code expires, and you have to start over. One thing to think about is what day of the month you start you contract with your new provider, as for a while you'll be paying for 2 contracts, so you want to make this as short a period as possible - time it badly, and you'll be paying two bills for a month!
Edited to add that yes, only your provider can give you your PAC code. The code is what authorises another company to take over your number, so you only want your provider issuing it!
+1 although I have never had to pay for 2 contracts at the same time. within 30 days before end of previous contract get PAC code and give to new operator.If you want your PAC code just phone your provider and ask for it. They legally have to give it to you - but will make you talk to their retentions department first - which is often a great time to get a better deal, if you're happy to stay with them.
Once you get your PAC code you have a certain number of days in which to use it - a month if I remember correctly. After that the code expires, and you have to start over. One thing to think about is what day of the month you start you contract with your new provider, as for a while you'll be paying for 2 contracts, so you want to make this as short a period as possible - time it badly, and you'll be paying two bills for a month!
Edited to add that yes, only your provider can give you your PAC code. The code is what authorises another company to take over your number, so you only want your provider issuing it!
Edited by fadeaway on Wednesday 10th March 16:44
Takes upto 14 days for your number to transfer, but your old contract will end when the number ports to the new one. If you are worried about paying for 2 contracts transfer it to a PAYG chip and then transfer it off immediatly.
andymc said:
will my provider supply my pac code before the end of my contract? is there only the provider able to get the pac code?
thanks
andymc
They will supply it but you will have to pay the remainder of your contract charges. Best to change to the lowest possible contract before you request the pac.thanks
andymc
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