Can I keep my phone number?
Can I keep my phone number?
Yes, you can. If you move from one network to another then you need to ask your old network for a PAC code, and give it to your new network within 30 days. Your new network will port your mobile number over to your new SIM.
What do you do with a PAC code?
A PAC (porting authorisation code) 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.
How do I transfer my phone number to a new carrier?
Choose a new phone plan with your new cell phone carrier, and select a new phone or bring your own device to the network. Provide your current account information. Make sure you know your PIN number or password for this step. Sit back and wait while your new carrier contacts your old one to request the transfer.
How do I keep my old number with Virgin Mobile?
Request your PAC from Virgin Mobile You can get a PAC in a few ways: Sign in to your online account and select Switching to make your request. Text ‘PAC’ and your date of birth (in DDMMYYY format) to 65075 For example: PAC 01031984. Call us on 789 from your Virgin Mobile or 0345 6000 789 ** from any other phone.
Can I keep my landline number if I change providers?
You can keep your existing landline telephone number when you switch if you want to. This is known as number ‘porting’. If you want to keep your number, let the provider you wish to switch to know.
Can I change phone provider and keep my number?
The good news is that if you’re switching from one UK network to another UK network, you can absolutely keep your old mobile number. It’s just a case of getting it transferred over to your new SIM card.
Can I keep my landline phone number if I switch providers UK?
How do I transfer my phone number to Virgin Mobile?
Use your own ID (EID or Passport) to set up your Virgin Mobile account and bring your number. Make sure the number you are transferring is registered under your own name, with your previous operator.
Do I need a phone line for Virgin Media Home Phone?
Our home phone service is connected via our TV cables, so there’s no need for an eir phone line. This also means you do not pay any phone line rental. How do you port your home phone number to Virgin Media? Please contact your current line rental provider in order to obtain the most recent UAN/Customer ID.
Can I transfer my landline number to a cell phone?
If your landline is eligible, this means you are free to forward or transfer the number to a cell phone. This is how most folks get rid of their landline phone, without losing the home or business number they’ve had for years. The most popular options for moving your number are:
How do I Activate My Number on my Virgin Media modem?
To activate your number on your modem, you’ll need to reboot the Hub. Unplug the power cable for two minutes and plug it back in again. Your phone may not yet be connected to your Virgin Media equipment.Try connecting your phone to the TEL1 socket in the back of the equipment.