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new plan bought externally

  • August 27, 2025
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My ID mobile contract has just ended. However, the best deal was not available to me via the upgrade service so I bought the best deal on a comparison website instead. I am therefore not 'switching' to ID mobile and have not upgraded through them but will still be with ID mobile. How can I keep my mobile number? Everywhere says that I can't use a PAC code as my number is already registered with ID mobile. Thanks

Best answer by WelshPaul

Triangle Port Explanation

A triangle port is a process used when transferring a number from one iD Mobile plan to another, as it's not possible to do so directly. 

Steps Involved

  1. Port Out: The number needs to be ported out to another network, typically a pay-as-you-go SIM.
  2. Port Back: After porting out, the number can then be ported back to the iD Mobile network.

Recommended Networks for Triangle Port

  • Asda: Mentioned as a popular option that does not require a large top-up or minimum term.
  • Three: Also recommended for the same reasons as Asda.
  • EE: Used by a user for a successful triangle port, with the advantage of offering 5 top-ups.

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    Tom
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    • Tom
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    • August 29, 2025

    Hi ​@Emmabryant 

     

    That would unfortunately be correct, it wouldn’t be possible to transfer a number directly from one iD Mobile plan to another, a number coming into our network would need to come from a different network.

     

    Tom

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    WelshPaul
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    • WelshPaul
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    • August 29, 2025

    Triangle Port Explanation

    A triangle port is a process used when transferring a number from one iD Mobile plan to another, as it's not possible to do so directly. 

    Steps Involved

    1. Port Out: The number needs to be ported out to another network, typically a pay-as-you-go SIM.
    2. Port Back: After porting out, the number can then be ported back to the iD Mobile network.

    Recommended Networks for Triangle Port

    • Asda: Mentioned as a popular option that does not require a large top-up or minimum term.
    • Three: Also recommended for the same reasons as Asda.
    • EE: Used by a user for a successful triangle port, with the advantage of offering 5 top-ups.
    I have no affiliation whatsoever with iD Mobile or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. Did my comment help answer your question? If so, don't forget to mark the response as the Most Helpful Answer.

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