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How to keep your number when changing networks. It’s like yboo, easy as 1, 2, 3!

At yboo HQ, we believe that your mobile number is sacred. Like cheese or a pretty flower. It’s yours, all your friends know it, and you don’t want a new one.

Research conducted by uSwitch earlier this year found that ‘Over 3.5 million adults said they haven’t moved mobile networks in the past three years as the process is ‘too much hassle’. At yboo HQ, we were really surprised to learn that ‘48% of mobile users are unsure what a PAC* code is’.

*Porting Authority Code. Catchy name eh?

At yboo, we want to make the network switching process clear and easy, as switching networks can reduce your mobile phone bill significantly. So here’s everything you need to know about transferring your number across networks.

Firstly, you will need to get a PAC code (usually a 9 digit code). This is obtained through calling your current network and requesting a PAC code. You should receive the code within the call or via text shortly after your call has ended.

Your existing network has to give you the code. Don’t be fobbed off.

Secondly, you will need to provide the PAC code to your new network within 30 days of receiving the code (expiry period) from your current network. Once the code is provided to your new network, the network will schedule a number transfer period. (Usually the next working day) During the transfer process, you may experience loss of network for a short period of time.

In real life guys, just give the code to your new network when you order. They will make the transfer super smooth for you.

Finally, after the scheduled transfer period, wait for your new Network to text you and tell you that your number has been transferred. Then enjoy saving lots of money!

That’s it, 3 simple steps to transfer your number across to another network.

We hope this helped. Let us know if there’s anything else** you’d like us to explain.

**within reason