Having your number transferred to another phone

The procedure of porting is aimed to reduce the amount of time you are without service.

Your previous number will stay active after you’ve given your new network the PAC code. As a result, you’ll continue to receive calls and texts.

However, while the number transfer is being completed, your service may be interrupted for a little period.

When this happens, all you have to do is turn your phone off and on again to get full service again.

If you want to port your mobile number, don’t cancel your current contract because you can’t transfer disconnected numbers.

There’s no need to be concerned if you don’t use your PAC code within the 30-day time limit.

However, you must contact the network you’re leaving to obtain a new PAC code, which you can then use to transfer your phone number.

If you followed the steps in the walkthrough above, you now know how to port your existing phone number to the new network.

However, when you acquire a new phone, you’ll almost certainly transfer all of your old phone’s apps, games, movies, music, and settings as well.

That means generating a backup of your current phone and then utilizing the backup to set up your new phone.

No one enjoys entering hundreds of contact details into a new phone.

You must back up your contacts from your old SIM before switching to your new one to ensure that this isn’t a problem for you.

Check whether your contacts are saved on your SIM or your phone as the first step.

Taking your SIM card out is a surefire way to achieve this. If you can still see your contacts on your phone, it suggests they’re saved. Can’t seem to find them? That suggests they’re using a SIM card.

You’ll need to back them up if they’re saved on a phone you won’t be using any longer. Using a cloud storage service is a good idea. You might be able to utilize a microSD card if you have an Android phone.

You don’t need to do anything if they’re kept on the phone and you’re retaining your old phone and just upgrading to a new SIM-only package on a new network. Simply insert the new SIM card into your phone, and all of your contacts will appear.

You’ll need to move them from your SIM to your phone if they’re saved on it.

This is a simple process. Simply go to the settings section of your phone and look for a ‘copy contacts’ or ‘import contacts’ option.

Yes, it is. Effective previously stated, as of July 1, 2019, you can request your PAC code by sending a text message to the number 65075.

The ‘Text to Switch’ method was introduced by the telecoms regulator to speed up the switching process.

The main benefit is that you won’t have to call your provider to speak with a sales representative from the network you’re leaving, whose goal is to encourage you to stay.

Do you require additional assistance with network switching? On our guide to changing networks, you’ll discover plenty of clear, easy-to-follow guidance.

Even if you buy your new phone online, you should be able to port your number by following these simple steps:

• Make a note of your PAC code, which you can get from your existing network.
• Choose a phone and a plan that works for you, then place your order online.
• Once you have passed any necessary credit checks, your phone will be shipped to you.
• Follow the instructions that came with your new phone to get connected.
• You’ll get a temporary mobile number after you’re connected.

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