New contract

[ATHOMO1]

My current O2 contract has expired. I have spotted a deal on the O2 network but via a third party company (much cheaper than upgrading via O2)!

What is the best way to go about keeping my old number. Do I need to cancel my old (expired) contract, ask for a PAC code and start a new contract or is there an easier/simpler way of doing this as I will still be with O2? Thanks.

[jonsie]

Use USwitch

https://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/compare/sim_only_deals/o2/

Choose the deal you want

This will automatically redirect you to the O2 website

Just follow the prompts and choose the UPGRADE option

Choose to keep your current sim card

Complete the deal and nothing on your account changes except the tariff at the new cheaper cost

Payment date is the same and your next bill will be at the cheaper rate and will be made up of the pro rata cost of your old tariff and your new tariff

The change should show in My O2 within 24 hours

Volt benefits will still apply as will possibly a 3 month extra such as Disney+

[ATHOMO1]

Thanks @jonsie 

The deal I spotted was via the Uswitch site.

The network was O2 but the offer was via affordable mobiles.

In this instance would I still be able to proceed in the way you mentioned above?

Thanks. 

[Enlli]

Never used Affordable Mobiles but just a warning if you are thinking of jumping now. O2'S price rise comes in the 1st April but the prices advertised are today's prices. You need to factor that in to your calculations.