Switching mobile provider - Sim Only

george4064

I've been with Vodafone for years on SIM only deals, I get the 15% Vantage discount and generally negotiate down their monthly contract price. I renew this every 12 months when the initial fixed period ends.

I'm seriously considering switching to Giff Gaff whilst retaining the same mobile number, however I'm a bit confused on how to do this and also when to switch over. I don't want to incur any exit/penalty fees.

Do I need to inform Vodafone that I'm leaving? Or will Giff Gaff deal with everything?
I also read there is a 'text-to-switch' service, should I use this method or go via conventional route?

Any help much appreciated.

callum5

george4064 said:

I've been with Vodafone for years on SIM only deals, I get the 15% Vantage discount and generally negotiate down their monthly contract price. I renew this every 12 months when the initial fixed period ends.

I'm seriously considering switching to Giff Gaff whilst retaining the same mobile number, however I'm a bit confused on how to do this and also when to switch over. I don't want to incur any exit/penalty fees.

Do I need to inform Vodafone that I'm leaving? Or will Giff Gaff deal with everything?
I also read there is a 'text-to-switch' service, should I use this method or go via conventional route?

Any help much appreciated.

To keep your number you can login to your Vodafone account and request a PAC Code and give it to your new provider. Once the new provider has processed the PAC code if you don't have to pay anything to Vodafone they will just close your account. Texting PAC to 65075 will achieve the same thing. Also, is there any specific reason you want to go with GiffGaff as you can probably get better deals.

george4064

callum5 said:

george4064 said:

I've been with Vodafone for years on SIM only deals, I get the 15% Vantage discount and generally negotiate down their monthly contract price. I renew this every 12 months when the initial fixed period ends.

I'm seriously considering switching to Giff Gaff whilst retaining the same mobile number, however I'm a bit confused on how to do this and also when to switch over. I don't want to incur any exit/penalty fees.

Do I need to inform Vodafone that I'm leaving? Or will Giff Gaff deal with everything?
I also read there is a 'text-to-switch' service, should I use this method or go via conventional route?

Any help much appreciated.

To keep your number you can login to your Vodafone account and request a PAC Code and give it to your new provider. Once the new provider has processed the PAC code if you don't have to pay anything to Vodafone they will just close your account. Texting PAC to 65075 will achieve the same thing. Also, is there any specific reason you want to go with GiffGaff as you can probably get better deals.

Will Vodafone close my account for free even if I am in contract with then? Sim only contract

flashg67

george4064 said:

callum5 said:

Will Vodafone close my account for free even if I am in contract with then? Sim only contract

If you're still within a minimum contract then yes they'll charge. If you're on a rolling contract, then you'll just pay until the point you switch. - does sometimes take a while for the final bill to work itself out.  I've done it several times without a hitch with various providers.
I seem to recall that if you text 65075 for your Pac, it will tell you any fees in the return message. Getting the PAC doesn't commit you to anything - if you don't use the PAC in 30 days, it expires anyway.
If you get a decent signal with Vodaone, have you looked at Lebara or Voxi sim only?

george4064

flashg67 said:

george4064 said:

callum5 said:

Will Vodafone close my account for free even if I am in contract with then? Sim only contract

If you're still within a minimum contract then yes they'll charge. If you're on a rolling contract, then you'll just pay until the point you switch. - does sometimes take a while for the final bill to work itself out.  I've done it several times without a hitch with various providers.
I seem to recall that if you text 65075 for your Pac, it will tell you any fees in the return message. Getting the PAC doesn't commit you to anything - if you don't use the PAC in 30 days, it expires anyway.
If you get a decent signal with Vodaone, have you looked at Lebara or Voxi sim only?

Thanks, I’ll look at Lebara and Voxi. I’m actually very happy with Vodafone’s coverage and speeds.

callum5

george4064 said:

flashg67 said:

george4064 said:

callum5 said:

Will Vodafone close my account for free even if I am in contract with then? Sim only contract

If you're still within a minimum contract then yes they'll charge. If you're on a rolling contract, then you'll just pay until the point you switch. - does sometimes take a while for the final bill to work itself out.  I've done it several times without a hitch with various providers.
I seem to recall that if you text 65075 for your Pac, it will tell you any fees in the return message. Getting the PAC doesn't commit you to anything - if you don't use the PAC in 30 days, it expires anyway.
If you get a decent signal with Vodaone, have you looked at Lebara or Voxi sim only?

Thanks, I’ll look at Lebara and Voxi. I’m actually very happy with Vodafone’s coverage and speeds.

Here is a list of the networks that use Vodafone

Major players: Voxi*, Virgin Mobile*. Smaller firms: Lebara Mobile*, Talkmobile* From https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/mobiles/piggybacking/