Give up mobile number

sdduk

Hi Guys

Just wondering how to give up a mobile number i don't want a new number afterwords just to get rid

Whats the best way to do it?

elsien

cancel your contract with the provider?

TadleyBaggie

Or if it is PAYG, just remove the SIM and discard it.

glennevis

If you're moving to a new provider text STAC to 75075 from the mobile you want to cancel. Your network will reply within 60 seconds with your STAC code and information about any early termination charges that apply. Giving the STAC code to your new provider terminates the old contract without the usual 30 days notice and you don't have to talk to your old provider.

flaneurs_lobster

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82056282#Comment_82056282

…..as long as you give this code to your new network - they'll supply a new number.

sdduk

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82056282#Comment_82056282

what do i do with the stac afterwoulds if i go that way?

sdduk

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82056282#Comment_82056282

Hi thanks for the advice

I don't want a new number its with 1p mobile i just want to get rid of the number before it tops-up again.

flaneurs_lobster

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82056291#Comment_82056291

Are you getting a new mobile number?

The only advantage of getting a STAC from your old network is that it negates the need to give notice on the contract. You give it to your new network.

If no new number then just cancel the old contract, it will kill the old number.

Rodders53

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82056309#Comment_82056309

You want to close your 1p mobile account and it will, effectively disconnect/cancel the SIM https://www.1pmobile.com/ask-penny?question=How-do-I-cancel-or-close-my-account?

May be wise to also cancel any bank DD or credit card mandate authority at the same time.

Rob5342

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82056309#Comment_82056309

Just log in to your account and cancel the auto top up, then destroy the sim or delete the esim. They'll probably keep your account dormant for a while and eventually delete it and give the number to someone else.

grandadgolfer

Just turn off auto renew in the 1p app