Get Three PAC code to keep number & switch to FreedomPop network
Keep my Three number
How do I get a PAC code from Three & transfer my number to FreedomPop?
Request your Three PAC code by calling Three customer service on 333 from your 3 Mobile handset or by dialling 0333 338 1001 from any other phone or landline, and ask for your 3 PAC code or "Port Authorisation Code".
If you wish to use the 'text-to-switch' service, simply send the SMS text
PAC
to 65075
free from your Three SIM to get your Three PAC code by
text message and begin the porting process.
Alternatively, you can text STAC
to
75075
if you want to switch and get a new FreedomPop
number instead of keeping and transferring your Three number.
- Three will provide your PAC (Porting Authorisation Code) either by SMS text message, email, over the phone if you contact them directly, or through an online Three 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 Three account will remain active until your number has been ported over to your new FreedomPop network. After the transfer is complete, your old Three account will be automatically closed.
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Got your Three PAC code?
Provide your PAC code from Three to FreedomPop who will then be able to port your existing Three 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 FreedomPop your Three PAC code, your old Three 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 FreedomPop
How to switch to FreedomPop and keep my Three number?
First get your FreedomPop 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 Three mobile phone number that you want to keep.
- The Three PAC (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 FreedomPop SIM card activation.
- You may also need the new FreedomPop SIM card serial number found on the back as an additional security check.
Log in to your FreedomPop account with your email address and password. Once successfully logged in, select the Phone Number option from the My Account menu at the top of the page. Then choose Transfer Existing Number and fill in the form with the requested information to start the number porting process.
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 FreedomPop 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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