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Hi, I don't post here very often to hello to all of you. I'm seriously considering changing network (from Orange to one of T-Mobile or O2) and have a quick question about how easy it is to keep the same number. I realise I need to get a PAC code from Orange which should be no problem as I'm out of contract. My question is how long will it take to get my old number up and running on a new network? A few years ago I heard stories about it taking months to actually get a number transfered - is this still the case?
For those of you who are interested the reason for changing network revolves around the price and lack of Orange M600s. I was ofered a price of £30 to upgrade to one last month but they were out of stock. Having called back today (they are in stock on Orange's site) I've been quoted £150 plus and 18 month contract and a 2 month wait - this only came down to £100 when I pointed out to retentions that I could get one for free on a different network. Shame really as I quite like Orange. Still there's no loyalty in this corporate world!
For those of you who are interested the reason for changing network revolves around the price and lack of Orange M600s. I was ofered a price of £30 to upgrade to one last month but they were out of stock. Having called back today (they are in stock on Orange's site) I've been quoted £150 plus and 18 month contract and a 2 month wait - this only came down to £100 when I pointed out to retentions that I could get one for free on a different network. Shame really as I quite like Orange. Still there's no loyalty in this corporate world!