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Fork86
Fork86 Posts: 398 Forumite
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I have a contract with Vodafone (that I use) and a contract with Orange (that my mum uses) that I pay for.

Problem is I want the HTC Hero on the orange contract with my Vodafone number (as orange are giving a much better retention deal at the moment), but I can't lose my mums orange number either.

Could I swap numbers/PAC codes between the two accounts so that my mums number is transferred to the Vodafone account, and my Vodafone number to the orange account? Seeing as though payment details are not going to change on either account, would this not be possible?
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  • JimArnold
    JimArnold Posts: 519 Forumite
    can't see them allowing a straight swap but you may be able to do it by ending your contract by making it PAYG thus temp parking the number there while you take out a new contract
    TANSTAAFL !
  • Ladywhisper
    Ladywhisper Posts: 165 Forumite
    Don't know about the orange phone but you can contact vodafone and the Network Unlock Code for that mobile.
  • Vodafone
    Vodafone Posts: 4,297 Organisation Representative
    Hi Fork86,

    As JimArnold has said I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to arrange for the numbers to be 'exchanged' between the two accounts.

    The only way around this that I can think of (if your mind is made up on the Hero) would be to check with Orange to see if their contract phones are locked and if they aren't you could upgrade your Orange account and use the Hero with your Vodafone SIM in it.

    Hope this helps.

    Lee

    Web Relations Team

    Vodafone UK
    Official Company Representative
    I am the official company representative of Vodafone. MSE has given permission for me to post in response to queries about the company, so that I can help solve issues. You can see my name on the companies with permission to post list. I am not allowed to tout for business at all. If you believe I am please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com This does NOT imply any form of approval of my company or its products by MSE"
  • moaninmick
    moaninmick Posts: 97 Forumite
    Question for Vodafone rep. My daughter's vvodafone contract finishes 8th August. I have a vodafone monthly contract. Can she transfer her number to my account to replace the one I have? I can't cancel my contract.

    Thanks
  • Fork86
    Fork86 Posts: 398 Forumite
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    Thanks for the confirmation Lee.
    Try to imagine nothing ever existed...
  • Vodafone
    Vodafone Posts: 4,297 Organisation Representative
    moaninmick wrote: »
    Question for Vodafone rep. My daughter's vvodafone contract finishes 8th August. I have a vodafone monthly contract. Can she transfer her number to my account to replace the one I have? I can't cancel my contract.

    Thanks

    Hi moaninmick,

    I can see that Ann S has answered you in the thread you started here and I've added a suggestion which your daughter might wish to consider.
    Fork86 wrote: »
    Thanks for the confirmation Lee.

    You're welcome Fork86.

    All the best.

    Lee

    Web Relations Team

    Vodafone UK
    Official Company Representative
    I am the official company representative of Vodafone. MSE has given permission for me to post in response to queries about the company, so that I can help solve issues. You can see my name on the companies with permission to post list. I am not allowed to tout for business at all. If you believe I am please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com This does NOT imply any form of approval of my company or its products by MSE"
  • RenegMC
    RenegMC Posts: 71 Forumite
    I also have a question for the Vodafone rep - please see my PM for it though :)

    THANKS! :D
  • Vodafone
    Vodafone Posts: 4,297 Organisation Representative
    Hi RenegMC

    I have replied to your PM.

    Thanks

    :cool:

    Kirsty
    Web Relations Team
    Vodafone UK
    Official Company Representative
    I am the official company representative of Vodafone. MSE has given permission for me to post in response to queries about the company, so that I can help solve issues. You can see my name on the companies with permission to post list. I am not allowed to tout for business at all. If you believe I am please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com This does NOT imply any form of approval of my company or its products by MSE"
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