Transferring number to another network if still locked into contract

[Anonymous]

Currently on a 12 month SIM only contract with O2, I have had the contract for 6 months so I'm half way through.

I'd like to get the new iPhone but I need unlimited internet this time which O2 don't do so that means changing to another network, but I must keep my current number. I already transferred the current phone number over to this contract from my old PAYG sim but that was O2 too so it's a slightly different matter to changing network.

So, being that I'm locked in for another 6 months, can I transfer my number to the new network? Would I have to pay off my contract to do so, or could I continue paying it monthly and just go back to the old number that originally came with the card, such that I could keep both contracts? 

[jonsie]

I understand that you would have to ask for the PAC to port out your number which will effectively end your contract. You would have to pay off the remainder of the minimum term.

[Anonymous]

Is there any chance they can say "No, you'll have to wait until March 13" or can I demand that so long as I pay the contract off, I get to transfer the number over? 

[jonsie · Accepted solution]

No they won't hold you to the date, just the payment in full.

[Anonymous]

Okay thankyou very much  

[jonsie]

Good luck with your new provider, let us know how you get on:smileyhappy: