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Stupid question.....

davmail
davmail Posts: 371 Forumite
What is a PAC code? and what is the best way to use it????When can you apply for one,does it help get an early upgrade,my upgrade is due in July with Orange,sorry to ask such a dumb question.:(
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  • bargainbetty
    bargainbetty Posts: 3,455 Forumite
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    I think a PAC code is what you would need if you wish to move your phone number to another provider. From memory, it has absolutely nothing to do with an upgrade. If your upgrade is due in July, it's only a month to wait. You could call them and ask if there is some urgency....
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  • robbies_gal
    robbies_gal Posts: 7,895 Forumite
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    as above its to port your number out when u wish to leave your provider nothing to do with an upgrade
    What goes around-comes around
  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    edited 4 June 2013 at 8:55AM
    It's Porting Authorisation Code (PAC), not PAC code.
    It lasts for 30 days and your current contract gets terminated when it's used for porting your number out.
    If you don't use it the contract goes on regardless of any termination notice given earlier.
    If you request it, you are likely to get contacted by the network's retentions team trying to stop you from leaving.
  • davmail
    davmail Posts: 371 Forumite
    Thank-you grumbler,will request one and see what happens.!!!!:)
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