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Hi,
I've never had to move a contract before, only a Pay As You Go phone to contract. I am cautious not to make any mistakes in moving contract so I'd appreciate any advice or step-by-step instructions how I should proceed. I know there is a wealth of information on the net but not much is very specific.
I am currently on Virgin Mobile with a Pay Monthly SIM with no fixed term. I would like to move to T-Mobile 18 month contract - I would prefer to take this out online. I would like to bring my Virgin number with me; I'd also like to make the most of any outstanding credit on Virgin if possible (E.g., not change mid-month) but do not mind if this isn't possible as the greatest I stand to lose is £10.00. Nor do I mind this is if it enables me to get the phone faster and even better, have a renewal on the first of each month (See below).
I am familiar with the basics but would prefer some specific knowledge on what order I should do things? Order, and then ring Virgin? If so, when? When I have ordered the contract or when the phone arrives? Also, I hear if you cancel a contract before porting (Or is it simply requesting the PAC?) the number will be unavailable to transfer?
Also, is it possible to have a contract "renew" each month on the first of the month? My allowance resetting on the first of each month would be ideal... If it's not possible that's fine.
Another issue is that the Virgin Mobile contract is in my fathers name whilst I'd like the T-Mobile contract in my name. Will porting the number cause any problems in this respect? I'd rather he has no associations to the new contract.
How long will I be without my number? And what number (And which network) will I use in the meanwhile?
If somebody could give me all the details to this it would really help make any transition as smooth as possible?
Thanks a bunch
Cheers.
I've never had to move a contract before, only a Pay As You Go phone to contract. I am cautious not to make any mistakes in moving contract so I'd appreciate any advice or step-by-step instructions how I should proceed. I know there is a wealth of information on the net but not much is very specific.
I am currently on Virgin Mobile with a Pay Monthly SIM with no fixed term. I would like to move to T-Mobile 18 month contract - I would prefer to take this out online. I would like to bring my Virgin number with me; I'd also like to make the most of any outstanding credit on Virgin if possible (E.g., not change mid-month) but do not mind if this isn't possible as the greatest I stand to lose is £10.00. Nor do I mind this is if it enables me to get the phone faster and even better, have a renewal on the first of each month (See below).
I am familiar with the basics but would prefer some specific knowledge on what order I should do things? Order, and then ring Virgin? If so, when? When I have ordered the contract or when the phone arrives? Also, I hear if you cancel a contract before porting (Or is it simply requesting the PAC?) the number will be unavailable to transfer?
Also, is it possible to have a contract "renew" each month on the first of the month? My allowance resetting on the first of each month would be ideal... If it's not possible that's fine.
Another issue is that the Virgin Mobile contract is in my fathers name whilst I'd like the T-Mobile contract in my name. Will porting the number cause any problems in this respect? I'd rather he has no associations to the new contract.
How long will I be without my number? And what number (And which network) will I use in the meanwhile?
If somebody could give me all the details to this it would really help make any transition as smooth as possible?
Thanks a bunch

Cheers.