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1) Call or text your provider to get a PAC Code A porting authorisation code (PAC) is an alphanumeric code that you'll need to transfer your number to a new network. It'll be valid for 30 days after it was supplied to you. If you leave it any longer to start porting your number, you'll need to get a new PAC.

"You can give us your PAC code when you order your new O2 connection or at any time afterwards. Once you've given us your PAC code, you'll switch to our network within one working day (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, excluding bank holidays).

It's completely free to transfer your number - you simply need to request a PAC code from Three by sending a text message, which takes no more than 2 minutes to arrive. Once you've handed the PAC code to O2, the switching process will take no more than 1 to 2 working days to complete.

If you're switching to O2 from another network, and you want to keep your mobile number, you'll need to ask your old network for a PAC (Porting Authorisation Code). You can get your PAC by texting PAC to 65075 from the number you want to keep and following the simple steps. You'll get your PAC within 60 seconds.

Keeping your phone number when you change network is known as porting your number, and to do this you need a porting authorisation code - or PAC code. You give this code to your new provider and they handle the transfer of your number as well as the cancellation of the service from your current provider.

Request your switching info by texting INFO to 85075. Request a PAC and your switching info by texting PAC to 65075. Request a STAC and your switching info by texting STAC to 75075.

If you want to switch from a Pay Monthly to Pay As You Go, we can take care of moving your number and even arrange for your new Pay As You Go sim. Get in touch by calling us on 202, free from your O2 phone, or on 0344 809 0202 from any other phone.