How to bring your current number to Three?
The most important thing you need to bring your number to Three Mobile is a Port Authorization Code (PAC). It is a special code with nine digits (having six numbers and three letters). With this code, you can easily transfer your existing mobile number to Three Mobile. The only way to get it is to request for it from your previous network (the one you currently use). Now follow the steps below to know how to get your PAC and change your mobile network contract.
Step one: Get your phone
You can keep your ooh phone or buy a new one from Three Mobile (you could get hot deals on their Samsung and Apple phones), just be sure your phone is unlocked. Buy a new SIM card and contact the customer service department of your old network provider to obtain your Depersonalization Control Key (DPK). Here’s some helpful information. The below list contains the customer service hotlines of some network providers.
Vodafone: 0333 304 0191 or 191O2: 0344 809 0202 or 202Virgin: 0345 454 1111 or 150EE: 0800 079 8586 or 150Sky: 0333 759 1018BT: 0800 916 0510
Step two: Use your Three mobile SIM card
After getting your new Three Mobile SIM card, insert it into your phone. Make sure your phone number stays active so you cansily bring your number to Three.
Step three: Request for your Port Authorization Code (PAC)
As you read earlier, your Port Authorization Code (PAC) is the most important item you’ll need to transfer your mobile number to Three mobile. This is a code you can get from your previous mobile network provider. Just text “PAC” to 65075 on your phone and that should get you started. You can also send “PAC” along with your date of birth to that same number. If you will also send your date of birth, it must be in the “day-month-year” format. So you’ll be sending “PAC 151196” which means 15 November, 1996.
PACs are valid only for 30 days so ensure you transfer your number to Three as fast as possible. If these 30 days run out before you do so, you’ll need a new PAC because your old network plan will continue.
Step four: Fill out Three Mobile’s online form
No, this isn’t a hard task. It takes a few minutes and requires input of details only you know about. Visit the Three Mobile website and fill out the following:
NamePort Authorization Code (PAC)Email Address Activation DateThree Mobile SIM card number Your phone number Date of birth
It takes a maximum of two days to receive a confirmation message from Three Mobile about your phone number transfer. You’ll receive a message via text or email. Your last network plan will get cancelled in the process. You can reach the Three Mobile customer care staff through their phone support number, 333 or dial 0333 338 1001 using another phone. So, this is how you can being your current mobile number to Three mobile.
Upgrading Three Mobile network plans
Some customers already using Three mobile may decide to upgrade their network plan. This is also easy to do. Since they already use Three mobile, they do not need to request a Port Authorization Code. They just visit the Three mobile website and choose a new mobile plan without changing their phone numbers.
Cancel your network plan without changing to Three Mobile
You want to cancel your existing network plans but are not interested in tranfeeing to Three Mobile? You will need a Termination Authorization Code. It is also a nine-digit code that lasts for only 30 days. To retrieve it, text “STAC” or “STAC ddmmyy” (ddmmyy is the approved date of birth format) to 75075. You’ll get your code in less than a minute or so.
Conclusion
Three Mobile is highly rushed by individuals due to their great network deals. If you ever decide to transfer to Three Mobile, without having to get a new number that you’ll have to inform every single person in your contacts of, ensure you follow the above steps.
How will I know when my number has been transferred to Three?
Answer: You’ll receive a text or email when your number has been brought to Three Mobile.
How long does it take to transfer a number?
Answer: It usually takes 7-10 days.
How long does PAC code last?
Answers: PAC codes last for 30 days.
