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November 25, 2025
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keeping old number

  • November 25, 2025
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I have got a new contract with ID mobile but I want to keep my number from O2. I have already set the phone up but transferred my O2 eSIM to my new phone just so I could set things up quicker. Now I need to do the PAC code but when I try to log in on the ID mobile app, it is asking me for the phone number on the account to send a confirmation text which is the one ID Mobile have given me but obviously I’m not going to get a text because I didn’t set that number up. What do I do now?

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    JoeKing
    Silver Contributor
    Silver Contributor
    November 25, 2025

    @Cherelle96  Welcome there a few options to try, you could go to a Curry's store with ID driving licence or passport as prove of identity and get a physical sim card and ask them to set you up while in store.

    Option. 2 call sale on +44 20 7139 1397 Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm weekend lines closed a bit earlier and explain your matter.

    Option 3 use Live Chat via Web browser or IDMobile app here's the link. In the message box type in, To speak to someone. 

    https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat

    Live Chat team are available 9am - 8pm Monday to Friday,

    and 9am - 6pm Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holidays.

     

    Joe 

    Android OS 16 - Nothing Phone 2, (Samsung Galaxy S 25 Ultra Here to help, I do have a life. 😉
    Gemma M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    November 25, 2025

    Hi ​@Cherelle96,

     

    I've just sent you a private message to help get this sorted.

     

    To find it, click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select ‘Private Messages’.

     

    You can also use this direct link to your inbox: https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview

     

    I'll speak to you there.

     

    Thanks.

    Gemma

     

    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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