PAC Codes

Anon

Given the number of questions that appear on here, it would be useful to know each network's approach to PAC codes and have definitive advice as a sticky (or article). I know the system is the same, but you read that "some networks may charge". Which ones? In my experience, Orange and T-Mobile do not, therefore do o2 or Vodafone?

Also, my experience with Orange andT-Mobile was that I could transfer out and back again (Orange to T mobile 7 days, one day later, PAC code from T-Mobile back to Orange in another 7 days). Do any of the PAYG SIMS take longer than this?

I am at the end of my Orange contract and have given 30 days notice which will then go onto Orange PAYG SIM, or can request a PAC code and go elsewhere (have o2 and Vodafone SIMS available) but the 30 days notice will start again (though I understand that once used, it effectively closes the account anyway) - if I do I want to be able to either bring back to Orange or take to o2 or other network depending on what deals come up in the next 30 days!

Many thanks

Anon

rwgibson98

I agree, some sort of reference guide to the working practices of the networks would be useful.

The regulation of this industry is a bit of a joke at the moment; I can't see any argument for having to leave and rejoin your chosen supplier in order to get a fair deal. The PAC concept is fine, but all the outlets I've spoken to want to know whether to class me as a "new connection" (a.k.a. lots of commission) or an "upgrade" (bounce back to network directly, more £££ to be made serving other customers).

This article
http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk/artman-test/publish/article_985.shtml
suggests that even the networks are getting sick of this practice.

I thought I read on this forum that Tesco mobile was a good place to "park" your number whilst negotiating contracts - can anyone confirm this? i.e. that they were happy to accept you as a PAYG customer and PAC your number across, and then let you go again after only a few days?