Switch from Sky Mobile to Honest Mobile and keep your number using a PAC code
Ofcom’s policies have made it extremely quick and easy to switch and transfer your Sky Mobile number to Honest Mobile.
It’s completely free to transfer your number - you simply need to request a PAC code from Sky Mobile by sending a text message, which takes no more than 2 minutes to arrive. Once you’ve handed the PAC code to Honest Mobile, the switching process will take no more than 1 to 2 working days to complete.
If you want to join Honest Mobile and get a brand new phone number, without keeping your existing Sky Mobile number, the process is almost identical - the only difference being you will need to request a STAC code instead of a PAC code.
Joining Honest Mobile from Sky Mobile
Joining Honest Mobile and transferring your number from Sky Mobile is a very easy process, and should take no more than 1 to 2 working days.
You simply need to request a free PAC code from your Sky Mobile number, and hand it to Honest Mobile.
You can hand your PAC code to Honest Mobile at the time of ordering a new Honest Mobile phone or Honest Mobile SIM, or you can do this after you’ve received your order. When you choose to do this is up to you - it doesn’t make a difference.
After you’ve handed your PAC code to Honest Mobile, your number will be transferred to Honest Mobile within 1 to 2 working days, and your account with Sky Mobile will automatically be closed.
1. Request a PAC code from Sky Mobile
Requesting a PAC code from Sky Mobile is quick and free. The easiest way to do this is via text:
- Text: From your Sky Mobile number, text PAC to 65075 for free. You will receive a reply within 2 minutes, containing your PAC code
- Online: Login to your Sky account and go to My Account > Mobile > My Number
- Phone: Call Sky on 03300 412 524
- Store: Locate your nearest Sky store and request to leave Sky Mobile
You will have 30 days to hand your PAC code to Honest Mobile, after which it will expire and you will need to request another one from Sky Mobile.
Note: If you wish to switch to Honest Mobile, but you want a brand new number without keeping your Sky Mobile number, you need to request a STAC code rather than a PAC code from Sky Mobile. You can do this by texting STAC to 75075 instead.
2. Hand the PAC code to Honest Mobile
Once you have your PAC code from Sky Mobile, you simply need to hand it to Honest Mobile to start the transfer process.
If you previously handed your PAC code to Honest Mobile at the time of ordering a new Honest Mobile phone or Honest Mobile SIM during the checkout process, you can skip this step.
Handing your PAC code to Honest Mobile can be done through a number of ways:
- Online: Login to your Honest Mobile account via the app and go to 'Manage Account' > 'Transfer your Number to Honest Mobile'
3. Wait for the switch to Honest Mobile to complete
After you’ve handed your PAC code to Honest Mobile, they will notify Sky Mobile that you wish to leave them and transfer your number to Honest Mobile.
It will take 1 to 2 working days for Honest Mobile to transfer your number. Once the transfer has completed, your account with Sky Mobile will automatically be closed.