Get T-Mobile PAC code to keep number & switch to iD Mobile network

Keep my T-Mobile number

How to get a PAC code from T-Mobile & transfer my number to iD Mobile

T-Mobile customer services can be contacted by either dialing 150 from a T-Mobile SIM, or 0207 362 0200 from another phone, to request your "Port Authorisation Code" (PAC) at the same time that you give your notice of leaving TMobile.

If you wish to use the 'text-to-switch' service, simply SMS text PAC to 65075 free from your T-Mobile SIM to get your T-Mobile PAC code by text message and begin the porting process.

  • T-Mobile will provide your PAC code (Porting Authorisation Code) either by SMS text message, email, over the phone if you contact them directly, or through an online T-Mobile login.
  • A PAC number is valid for 30 days. If you don't use it within thirty days it will expire and you will need to request a new one.
  • Your T-Mobile account will remain active until your number has been ported over to your new iD Mobile network. After the transfer is complete, your old T-Mobile account will be automatically closed.

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Got your T-Mobile PAC code?

Provide your PAC code from T-Mobile to iD Mobile who will then be able to port your existing T-Mobile number. They will tell you what day the transfer is due to take place (usually within 48 hours).

Important: Do NOT cancel your SIM only or mobile contract before switching, otherwise you may lose your current phone number and be unable to port it over. Once you give iD Mobile your T-Mobile PAC code, your old T-Mobile billing account will be closed automatically when your mobile phone number is successfully ported over.

Note: Topup credit on Pre-Pay / PAYG (Pay-As-You-Go) accounts cannot be transferred over and so any remaining credit balance or bundles will be lost after the switch is complete. If you have any top-up credit left, one good option is to donate your remaining balance to a charity via SMS text message before porting your number.

Transfer my number to iD Mobile

How to switch to iD Mobile and keep my T-Mobile number?

First get your iD Mobile deal and activate your new SIM card.

Once you have done that, get the following information ready for the step-by-step instructions:

  • Your old T-Mobile mobile phone number that you want to keep.
  • The T-Mobile PAC code (Porting Authorization Code) from your previous network.
  • The expiry date of the PAC number (valid for 30 days from the date of issue).
  • The temporary mobile number from your new iD Mobile SIM card activation.
  • You may also need the new iD Mobile SIM card serial number found on the back as an additional security check.

With your PAC code from your previous network provider, log into your iD Mobile account and select My Services then click Keep My Number to enter your PAC code. From there you can select the Port Date and the mobile number you would like to keep.

Alternatively, contact customer services by calling 7777 free from your iD Mobile phone or 0333 003 7777 from any other telephone to provide those details.

Note: You may lose network service for a short period on the day of transfer. If this happens, turn your phone off and on occasionally, until you see the iD Mobile signal on your mobile phone screen. This will indicate that the transfer is complete, and you can now use your old phone number in your new mobile network provider.

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About iD Mobile

iD Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) operating in the UK as iD Mobile Limited, using the Three network. It is owned by Carphone Warehouse and was launched on 12 May 2015.

ID Mobile offer 1 month, 12 months and 24 months SIM only deals, as well as 24 month mobile phone (handset device + SIM) contracts, or Pay As You Go SIMs with no contracts or credit checks.

iD Mobile Network Features

Host Network Provider: Three (MVNO)

2G Network Coverage: No

3G Network Coverage: Yes

4G Network Coverage: Yes

5G Network Coverage: Yes

WiFi Calling: Yes

4G Calling (VoLTE): Yes

Data Rollover: Yes

Tethering Allowed: Yes

eSIM: No


About T-Mobile

T-Mobile UK is a mobile network operator in the United Kingdom, owned by Deutsche Telekom since 1999, and originally launched as One2One.

In 2009, Deutsche Telekom and Orange SA announced that the T-Mobile network was to be merged with Orange UK in a joint venture with EE Limited to form the UK's largest mobile network.

T-Mobile Network Features

Host Network Provider: EE (MVNO)

2G Network Coverage: Yes

3G Network Coverage: Yes

4G Network Coverage: No

5G Network Coverage: No

WiFi Calling: No

4G Calling (VoLTE): No

Data Rollover: No

Tethering Allowed: No

eSIM: No