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nimdy

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I have a SIM-Only deal with ID Mobile. I recently pushed the button on a new Google Pixel 8 and service through ID Mobile (it wasn't available as an upgrade path on my SIM-Only deal). It only occurred to me after receiving the new phone that I can't port my number across as the PAC process is geared to cross-network porting.

I have a Three 'burner SIM' that I have ported my number over to, with a view to port back to the new ID account. My question is - how quickly can I do this? I started the PAC process to Three yesterday and have confirmation that my number is now on that SIM. Can I immediately start a new PAC process to ID or shall I wait a day or two? I've had the same number since I was a teenager (~20 years) so don't want to risk losing it and having to remember new numbers!

Edit:
I didn't know what to call the thread so went with 'Double PAC', but it seems this could be called 'Double Porting' and is covered here, so I am thinking my theory of same day PAC can be done. Can anyone confirm?
 
Never request a PAC on the same day that you port in. The routing database only updates overnight after the port completes. It makes it so much more likely for things to go wrong. Most networks thankfully won't let it happen. But a few will and it can really mess things up.

-Request PAC on Monday and give it to the new network before close of business.
-Number transfers on Tuesday.
-On wednesday, ensure the port has fully completed and if it has request PAC again and give to original network before close of business.
-Number transfers on Thursday.
-By Friday everything should be all sorted and working correctly.
 
Never request a PAC on the same day that you port in. The routing database only updates overnight after the port completes. It makes it so much more likely for things to go wrong. Most networks thankfully won't let it happen. But a few will and it can really mess things up.

-Request PAC on Monday and give it to the new network before close of business.
-Number transfers on Tuesday.
-On wednesday, ensure the port has fully completed and if it has request PAC again and give to original network before close of business.
-Number transfers on Thursday.
-By Friday everything should be all sorted and working correctly.
Thank you Koda. I'm glad I asked. I think I am just about on target for finishing it all by Friday. Good job too, I'm going away for a few days. Might take two handsets with me just in case.
 
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