

With this, you can request your PAC code by texting the word ‘PAC’ to 65075. To allow customers to avoid these awkward conversations, Ofcom rules introduced in 2019 made the process easier by introducing a “text-to-switch” process. However, you’ll often have to speak to a salesperson who is likely to try and persuade you to stay with the network. One way to request your code is to ring your current mobile phone company to ask for it. This is a nine-digit code (three letters followed by six numbers) that allows you to move your number from one network to another – this is known as ‘porting’. PAC stands for Porting Authorisation Code. Once you’ve decided to change mobile phone network, you’ll need to request a PAC number from the company you’re currently with. How do I transfer my phone number to a new network? Forbes Advisor has selected Runpath Regulated Services Limited to compare a wide range of loans in a way designed to be the most helpful to the widest variety of readers. The comparison service on our site is provided by Runpath Regulated Services Limited on a non-advised basis. While we work hard to provide accurate and up to date information that we think you will find relevant, Forbes Advisor does not and cannot guarantee that any information provided is complete and makes no representations or warranties in connection thereto, nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof. The compensation we receive from advertisers does not influence the recommendations or advice our editorial team provides in our articles or otherwise impact any of the editorial content on Forbes Advisor. These “affiliate links” may generate income for our site when you click on them. Second, we also include links to advertisers’ offers in some of our articles.

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