How to transfer your number from iD Mobile to Sky Mobile?

1) Check you’re eligible to switch from iD Mobile

If you’re out of contract with iD Mobile, you’re free to switch network whenever you like and it won’t cost you anything.

In the event that you’re not sure of your contract status, customer support a call on 7777 from your iD Mobile phone. Or you can ring 0333 003 7777 from a landline or any other mobile phone (charges may vary).

Opening hours are 8am-8pm every day of the week.

Don’t want to speak to anyone? You can also find out your contract end date by logging into to your iD Mobile account. Or you can open up the iD Mobile app on your phone and find it there.

And if you’re interested in switching but want a bit more information first, text INFO to 85075.

2) Contact iD Mobile to cancel and get your PAC Code

Next up, you need to get in touch with iD Mobile. To do this, just text PAC to 65075 to get your PAC code. It’s this short, alphanumeric code that will enable you to transfer your existing phone number to the network you want to join. You don't even need to make a phone call.

If you'd prefer to speak to somebody, just ring iD Mobile on one of the numbers in step 1 and tell them you want to leave. While you’re on the phone to them, you also need to ask for your PAC Code.

It’s a legal requirement that networks provide you with a PAC Code within two hours of your request.

The important thing to note, though, is that your PAC Code will expire if it’s not used within 30 days.

If, for whatever reason, you don’t get around to using it in that timeframe you’ll need to contact iD Mobile again to ask for a new one.

3) Find and buy a deal from Sky Mobile

Cleared to switch? Smashing news. Your next task is to select a deal from Sky Mobile and sign up for it through Uswitch.

Sky Mobile will then carry out some credit checks, after which point you’ll be sent your phone or SIM in the post.

4) Contact Sky Mobile to give them your PAC Code

Got your PAC Code to hand? Okay, your next task is to ring Sky Mobile and give it to them.

The number to call is 03300 412 524 (standard network charges apply). The Sky Mobile call centre is open 8.30am-11pm every day.

5) Insert your Sky Mobile SIM

It’s zero hour. If you got a new phone, it's time to take your pin-key and unlock the handset's SIM tray. Then insert your Sky Mobile SIM.

If you bought a SIM only deal, you can just put the Sky Mobile SIM in your existing phone.

Your number won’t be transferred straightaway. But while the transfer is underway, you’ll be given a temporary number. So you’ll still be able to use your phone.

6) Wait for your number to be transferred to Sky Mobile

Number transfers are usually complete the next working day. But the time it takes depends on the network and whether weekends get in the way. In which case it may take a little bit longer.

Once it's done, you're good to go.