3 and PAC codes

gilbo · 04-06-2006, 16:27

Will 3 give you a PAC code there and then when you ask for it, or do you have to wait a few days for them to send it?

bingledee · 05-06-2006, 02:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilbo

Will 3 give you a PAC code there and then when you ask for it, or do you have to wait a few days for them to send it?

girlfriend got hers straight away.... dunno how they did it, when I was with O2 i had to wait days for it...

topcat2 · 05-06-2006, 23:42

With me I had to wait ages for it as "their systems were down" they told me you should normally get it straight away though.

BexTech · 05-06-2006, 23:45

They won't give you a PAC code, but will give you a PAC.

nokia6630 · 06-06-2006, 22:24

is a PAC code the unlock code so it accepts any network sim?? if so i got told by 3 that its £15 and you have to wait a few days (14 max) to get the code.
if it is the unlock code will someone post it in here please, would be very much appreciated!!!
thanks

BexTech · 06-06-2006, 22:28

A PAC code doesn't exist a PAC does.

Note: PAC = Port Authorisation Code.
Therefore PAC Code = Port Authorisation Code Code.

When you request a PAC from your current provider they will issue you with a code, this you give to your new provider and allows you to take (port) your number to the new network.

An unlock code is a code you enter into your phone to remove the network lock, and allow you to use any networks SIM in your phone.

topcat2 · 07-06-2006, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by nokia6630

is a PAC code the unlock code so it accepts any network sim?? if so i got told by 3 that its £15 and you have to wait a few days (14 max) to get the code.
if it is the unlock code will someone post it in here please, would be very much appreciated!!!
thanks

Do you have a pay as you go? I'm on contract and wasn't charged for mine

BexTech · 07-06-2006, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat2

Do you have a pay as you go? I'm on contract and wasn't charged for mine

What an unlock code, so you can use any networks SIM in the phone, as per the OP, or for a PAC so you can port the number, unlike the OP as the OP was confused and thought a PAC was an unlock code.

topcat2 · 07-06-2006, 11:59

Ah I'm with you now no the pac. Although when I was with virgin I got an unblock code free. I think some networks do charge though in fact virgin themselves probably do now too.

BexTech · 07-06-2006, 12:06

Virgin are still if you have spent £30 with them in total since being with them, they will unlock for free.

04-06-2006, 16:27	#1
gilbo Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 200	3 and PAC codes Will 3 give you a PAC code there and then when you ask for it, or do you have to wait a few days for them to send it?

05-06-2006, 02:01	#2
bingledee Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 965	Quote: Originally Posted by gilbo Will 3 give you a PAC code there and then when you ask for it, or do you have to wait a few days for them to send it? girlfriend got hers straight away.... dunno how they did it, when I was with O2 i had to wait days for it...

05-06-2006, 23:42	#3
topcat2 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,979	With me I had to wait ages for it as "their systems were down" they told me you should normally get it straight away though.

05-06-2006, 23:45	#4
BexTech Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Back where I belong. Posts: 12,574	They won't give you a PAC code, but will give you a PAC.

06-06-2006, 22:24	#5
nokia6630 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28	is a PAC code the unlock code so it accepts any network sim?? if so i got told by 3 that its £15 and you have to wait a few days (14 max) to get the code. if it is the unlock code will someone post it in here please, would be very much appreciated!!! thanks

06-06-2006, 22:28	#6
BexTech Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Back where I belong. Posts: 12,574	A PAC code doesn't exist a PAC does. Note: PAC = Port Authorisation Code. Therefore PAC Code = Port Authorisation Code Code. When you request a PAC from your current provider they will issue you with a code, this you give to your new provider and allows you to take (port) your number to the new network. An unlock code is a code you enter into your phone to remove the network lock, and allow you to use any networks SIM in your phone.

07-06-2006, 09:11	#7
topcat2 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,979	Quote: Originally Posted by nokia6630 is a PAC code the unlock code so it accepts any network sim?? if so i got told by 3 that its £15 and you have to wait a few days (14 max) to get the code. if it is the unlock code will someone post it in here please, would be very much appreciated!!! thanks Do you have a pay as you go? I'm on contract and wasn't charged for mine

07-06-2006, 11:56	#8
BexTech Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Back where I belong. Posts: 12,574	Quote: Originally Posted by topcat2 Do you have a pay as you go? I'm on contract and wasn't charged for mine What an unlock code, so you can use any networks SIM in the phone, as per the OP, or for a PAC so you can port the number, unlike the OP as the OP was confused and thought a PAC was an unlock code.

07-06-2006, 11:59	#9
topcat2 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,979	Ah I'm with you now no the pac. Although when I was with virgin I got an unblock code free. I think some networks do charge though in fact virgin themselves probably do now too.

07-06-2006, 12:06	#10
BexTech Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Back where I belong. Posts: 12,574	Virgin are still if you have spent £30 with them in total since being with them, they will unlock for free.

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