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Martin Lewis Highlights Text ‘PAC’ Hack to Cut Mobile Bills

He says free-porting requests can prompt networks to offer discounted SIM-only plans, leveraging record-low contract prices alongside cheap virtual network alternatives.

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Overview

  • Martin Lewis advises users to text PAC to 65075 to request their porting authorisation code and potentially trigger retention offers from existing providers.
  • An estimated 14 million mobile customers in the UK are currently out of contract and can switch to cheaper plans without penalty.
  • Sending INFO to 85075 gives consumers a free update on their contract status and any exit fees before they change providers.
  • SIM-only deals have fallen to record lows, with virtual networks now offering packages like 150GB for about £5 per month on the major four networks.
  • Lewis recommends using price comparison websites to find limited-time promotional tariffs often unavailable directly from network operators.