Keeping Own Number Question

SallyUK

Hi Guys

I just wanted to check something with you experts.

I currently have a sim only contract with Vodafone, which is in my partner's name (I had a credit issue at the time the contract was taken out).

However, today I purchased a new contract via Quidco, with Vodafone, for a new mobile. The purchase went through successfully.

What I want to know is what's the best way of getting my number transferred over to the new phone that I purchased today? If I ask my partner to get the pac code and give it to me, will Vodafone still be able to accept it for my new phone, seeing as it's on the same Network?

Thanks

Sal
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Silk

You can't transfer on the same network so you will need to transfer to a payg sim on another network then back to vodafone

SallyUK

Silk wrote: »

You can't transfer on the same network so you will need to transfer to a payg sim on another network then back to vodafone

Thanks Silk

So partner gets the PAC code, I then use it to transfer the number to a different provider's PAYG sim on the new phone, then once that's done, I can transfer it again to Vodafone? Is that right?

Sal
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Silk

Yes that's the way to do it although it doesn't have to be in the same phone

SallyUK

Silk wrote: »

Yes that's the way to do it although it doesn't have to be in the same phone

Thank you for your help.

Sal
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forgotmyname

if your new contract came with a new number then they may not let you swap the numbers over.

I wanted a new phone mid contract and wanted to use my old number on the new phone/contract and the new number on my old plan.

They wouldnt/couldnt do it. New number stuck to the new contract.

oldharryrocks

forgotmyname wrote: »

if your new contract came with a new number then they may not let you swap the numbers over.

I wanted a new phone mid contract and wanted to use my old number on the new phone/contract and the new number on my old plan.

They wouldnt/couldnt do it. New number stuck to the new contract.

Number migration is taking your number from one tariff to another within the same network. Most networks including Vodafone will not allow this

Porting is a different kettle of fish and if the OP follows Silks advice she want have a problem.