PAC Code from o2 to Tesco Mobile Question?

Question

My contract has ended and i want to move to a cheaper one but i want to keep the same number!

If i order a sim from tesco mobile. i would need to ask for a PAC code but do i order the tesco sim card first (with a random number) or do i need to fill out something?

Answer 1

You have to "formally" request it to end by giving 30 days notice or O2 and ALL networks will charge you for that extra month



Eg contract anniversary 28th of month it will NOT end on 28/03 [ less than 30 ] but 28/04/2012 if you called today.



Ring up O2 and request a PAC, these last 30 days from it being issued [so using the above you need to request the PAC near 28/03/2012 or use it by 05/04/2012 30 days!]

(it is best to advise Tesco Mobile of (PAC) when the O2 credit is very low as any unused O2 will be lost)



The Tesco Mobile sim will have a (new) number eg 0789Tescomo and so your (present) O2 number after porting is on TM and 0789Tescomo will cease also



Both numbers are 'live' so both are capable of receiving/ making calls until the port



At the time of transfer the O2 sim will "die"**** and the Tesco Mobile comes alive (not in the Walking Dead sense but you know telephonically) with your number.



****As PAC is designed for 2 phones you do NEED to monitor the O2 signal as when you have NO signal you have ported and need to then use the TESCO Mobile sim card.



Here is something I prepared earlier

http://ask.ofcom.org.uk/help/telephone/PAC



IF THIS IS THE 02 HANDSET IT WILL NEED TO BE UNLOCKED

Answer 2

Pac Code O2

Answer 3

O2 Pac Code

Answer 4

I'd agree with what Pays Taxes says.He makes some fair points. Have been using Tesco Mobile for about 4 years now, am pleased with it.Used to have an Orange monthly contract before. There are several pay as you go tariffs and they offer monthly deals too, which don't seem too bad. I'm on the pay as you go lite tariff: 8p a minute for calls (01, 02, 03 and mobile network numbers) and 4p for a UK text, which is pretty good compared to other networks pay as you go tariffs (some charge 12p for a text!. As it uses the 02 network, have no problems getting an outdoor signal. You can access your account online, which saves paying either 20p a minute/call depending on your tariff (that's PAYG or 0845, which is 20p a minute. If I need to ring Customer Services, I do it at the weekend, as get 0845 calls included on home landline. The handsets on offer are fine, (I just have a basic Nokia), plus as mentioned before you get clubcard points when you top up. It would be nice if you could top up by £5, rather than £10.

Answer 5

I did this with my last phone, u contact o2 and ask them for a pac code to keep your number. They will then send it to you via text message. When you get it you contact tesco's phone with it. If in doubt when talking to O2 they will explain it to you better . Hope this helps xx