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June 16, 2026
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switching number

  • June 16, 2026
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Hi my dad has purchased a SIM card but he wants to keep he’s existing number he has a pac number but how do we go about doing this 

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    Owethu M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    June 17, 2026

    Hi ​@Parkinson1

     

    Thank you for reaching out.

     

    If your dad would like to keep his existing number, he'll need to submit his PAC (Porting Authorisation Code) to transfer the number to his new iD Mobile SIM.

     

    This can be done through the iD Mobile app by following these steps:

    • Open the iD Mobile app
    • Log in to the account linked to the new SIM
    • Go to My Account
    • Select Keep My Number / Transfer My Number
    • Enter the existing mobile number and PAC code
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to submit the request

    Alternatively, if you're having any difficulty submitting the PAC through the app, please contact us via Live Chat or send us a direct message on social media, and we'll be happy to assist further.

     

    Once the PAC has been submitted successfully, you'll receive confirmation of the transfer date. The number transfer is usually completed within one working day, although it can occasionally take longer.

    Owethu