topic Re: Number transfer in SIM cards & Porting

Number transfer

Nukakhiin — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:55:51 GMT

I am currently swapping my number from a Vodafone sim to a EE sim will converting my physical Vodafone sim to an e sim affect this process

Re: Number transfer

Northerner — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:03:05 GMT

Hi @Nukakhiin

Are you transferring to an EE PAYG or pay monthly account.

Why would you do this if you are moving the number over.

Thanks

Re: Number transfer

XRaySpeX — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:04:02 GMT

Only that you will need to order a physical SIM 1st before it can be converted to an eSIM.

Re: Number transfer

Nukakhiin — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:15:10 GMT

Im transferring to a pay monthly physical sim which I have now

the reason for this is so i can use the EE sim whilst the number is transferred to it this way i can use both at the same time in the transfer period

Re: Number transfer

Ali_A — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:54:46 GMT

Welcome to EE @Nukakhiin!

When did you submit your PAC code?

Number ports usually take place the next working day. It's best not to swap your SIM type for your outgoing network when you have a port-out in place, though theoretically it shouldn't be an issue.

As porting your number ends your service with the previous provider, you can leave your previous network SIM in your device until you lose signal. That is your indication the number transfer has begun. You can then pop your EE SIM into your device and continue on.

Ali