Can i retain my number with cashback offer

emmaprkr

Hi

I am interested in buying a mobile with cashback offer but can i retain my previous number .

Quentin

Check with the retailer before you order. Most will allow you to port in a number and still get the cashback, but there are some differences between companies.

If they do allow you to port in, make sure you have this in writing.

zfrl

I do this every year - most will let you retain your number as long as you are changing provider. You need to ask and get a "Porting Authorisation Code" or "PAC" from your current provider.

agsnu

One notable exception is transferring to Vodafone or O2 via Phones4U (inc. Mobiles2YourDoor).

emmaprkr

thankx alot ill check it with my provider

mobilejunkie

If I were you I'd do more than worry about porting your number. Do your research starting with my guide:-

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=558661&page

jimmyfloyd_2

is it possible to port your number from a contract to a payg on another network? how long before you can port your number out again? 1 month? 2 months?

Quentin

Yes.

You can port again as soon as the first one has completed.

jimmyfloyd_2

is it best to port to a payg sim or a pay monthly sim? any recommendations of best networks to port in and out of? virgin? orange? 3?

jimmyfloyd_2

anyone have any recommendations for the above?

agsnu

Obviously port to PAYG - otherwise you'll have a notice period at the very least (and a minimum contract term at the worst).

Orange will insist that they absolutely must post you the PAC and can't give it to you over the phone, so steer clear of them. I haven't tried any PAYG migrations between other networks, but I'd say probably T-Mobile or O2 since they've been OK for contract migrations.

The time frame for actually doing the port is the same across all networks (2 days).