Porting number from EE to EE

aaz01

I'm due an upgrade but EE's prices are more than 50% higher than I can get from places like Affordable Mobiles, using the EE network!

I need to stick with the EE network, and need to keep my number.

Can someone explain how to do the trick of porting my number to a PAYG SIM and then back onto EE (through Affordable Mobiles)?

This is what I think, but not sure:
1) Buy PAYG sim from non-EE network
2) After PAYG sim arrives, call EE to get the PAC
3) Call provider of PAYG sim to port my number over
4) Once number is confirmed as being on PAYG sim, order new contract from Affordable Mobiles (EE)
5) Once new phone and EE sim arrive, call PAYG provider to get PAC
6) Call Affordable Mobiles to port my number back to EE contract

Is that right?

Jon_01

Correct apart from 6.

6, Call EE and port number back.

Affordable Mobiles are just the dealer, once the sale has gone through you deal with EE as your network provider.

stevemej

If you are requesting a puk code to go to a different provider don't you get through to retentions who have the possibility to try and keep you?
Would they maybe offer the possibility to keep your number for a new contract.

pmduk

Porting is specifically used to switch networks, in this case the OP is wanting to appear to be a new customer and then introduce his old number, hopefully, he's tried to get a deal with EE's retentions people which as you say, would obviate the need to port a number in the first place.

Buzby

A PUK Code is only used for handset security, so has no relevance here for number changes. There is no porting between Networks they use a process called ‘migration’ - and if the network suspects the user is simply trying to get a cheaper deal, can refuse and the migration is abandoned. It really depends on how vigilant they’re going to be. They’ll see the details of who requires it, and if it is switch whilst within any minimum contract period can refuse it.

d123

stevemej wrote: »

If you are requesting a puk code to go to a different provider don't you get through to retentions who have the possibility to try and keep you?
Would they maybe offer the possibility to keep your number for a new contract.

As Buzby says, a PUK has nothing to do with porting numbers. For number ports a PAC is required, it stands for Port Authorisation Code.

Gasman2

Does this definitely work?

Can it be done within about a week or so, or do you need to leave it on the PAYG sim for a while first?

Thanks