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BenMcr 01-06-2011 23:57

Re: PAC codes
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35249924)
So my old number should be ready when it arrives?

It's now one working day

OFCOM guidance on the process is here http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/files/...bile_Guide.pdf

devilincarnate 01-06-2011 23:59

Re: PAC codes
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35249932)
The site I used ask if you wanted to keep your old number and ask for that plus the pac code, so I guess they will do the work for you?

This is the site

http://www.buymobilephones.net/

Yes they will organise this but it may take longer as it is a 3rd party company and not the official provider :erm: This is due to they have to work between the 2 providers.

BenMcr 02-06-2011 00:00

Re: PAC codes
 
Can't you put the PAC directly into a providers website?

AndyCambs 02-06-2011 07:40

Re: PAC codes
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35249937)
Can't you put the PAC directly into a providers website?

I think its something you call the new provider with after purchase. The only exception is Vodafone which require the PAC code at the time of purchase or they can't migrate your old number. There is a reason, and I can't remember it.

Hom3r 02-06-2011 08:59

Re: PAC codes
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35249937)
Can't you put the PAC directly into a providers website?

yeah I can, when I clicked the phone I wanted it opened a screen which asked did you want to keep your old number, it said that you would need you PAC code.

So from that I guess they would sort it out for you.

But I thinking about keeping my old phone for emergencies plus Orange Wednesday :D

chris9991 02-06-2011 09:35

Re: PAC codes
 
I might be dumb here but if you move from Orange to T-Mobile are you not going to have the same reception issues as they are now the same company and share their networks?

BenMcr 02-06-2011 11:19

Re: PAC codes
 
Possibly not. I believe they currently only share the network for 2G and Voice and then only if you get no signal on your 'home' network.

It's certainly not seemless, which is why Virgin haven't done it yet.

Hom3r 02-06-2011 13:36

Re: PAC codes
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by chris9991 (Post 35250043)
I might be dumb here but if you move from Orange to T-Mobile are you not going to have the same reception issues as they are now the same company and share their networks?


I used to be on T-mobile PAYG, and had a full signal, but when I changed my phone T-mobile didn't have what I wanted, so I switched.

I will double check my sister what she gets at mine.

chris9991 02-06-2011 13:59

Re: PAC codes
 
Fair enough - I just know on my Orange phone, it occasionally switches to T Mobile, so I thoght I'd say somehting

Hom3r 02-06-2011 20:22

Re: PAC codes
 
No probs, I too have the Orange/T-mobile link.


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