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RobertE_2206521
SMARTY Maverick
02-08-2023

Port number by mistake

Hi I just joined smarty and I ported my number by mistake when I wanted a new number. Is there any way to revert to the new number on the smarty SIM . Many thanks in advance 

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  • MSF's avatar
    MSF
    SMARTY Guru
    02-08-2023

    RobertE_2206521  The new sim already had a new number allocated when you activated it. this would have appeared on your account dashboard before you requested the port of your old number.

    Has the port process already started? If not, try a web chat with Support team to see if you can stop it.

    • RobertE_2206521's avatar
      RobertE_2206521
      SMARTY Maverick
      02-08-2023

      Hi I haven't given a PAC code to smarty but when I ask for a stac code from previous provider it tells me a PAC code is already being used and can't issue stac code until that has been used. I'm at a loss as to what I've done.

      • MSF's avatar
        MSF
        SMARTY Guru
        02-08-2023

        RobertE_2206521  I think that you would need to ask your old network for details if you didn't request a PAC.

        The good news is that, if you didn't use the PAC with Smarty, it will expire after 30 days and your number will stay with the old network - unless you have closed off the old account.

  • Strandloper's avatar
    Strandloper
    SMARTY Motivator
    02-08-2023

    RobertE_2206521,

    AFAIK there isn't anything you can do.  There's a possibility of changing the SIM number (phone number) if you have a web chat with a Smarty agent.

    If this doesn't work, then the next best answer is to use any plan you have bought (assuming you've already bought a plan) and towards the end of the plan time, ask Smart for a new SIM.  Remember to just order the SIM and ensure you don't port any number.  This will give you a new number.

    • RobertE_2206521's avatar
      RobertE_2206521
      SMARTY Maverick
      02-08-2023

      Strandloper  I haven't given a PAC code to smarty but when I ask for a stac code from previous provider it tells me a PAC code is already being used and can't issue stac code until that has been used. I'm at a loss as to what I've done.

      • Strandloper's avatar
        Strandloper
        SMARTY Motivator
        02-08-2023

        RobertE_2206521,

        There may have been a glitch in the system that has given rise to your number issue, rather than anything you've done.

        It may be worth contacting a Smart Agent through the link below.  They'll be able the get into your account details and hopefully sort this out for you.

        https://help.smarty.co.uk/