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Martin Lewis Urges 14 Million UK Mobile Users to Check Contracts and Switch to Save

The guidance gives consumers quick, no‑jargon steps that unlock cheaper tariffs.

Overview

  • Customers can text INFO to 85075 to confirm whether early termination or cancellation charges are zero before switching.
  • To keep an existing number when moving provider, text PAC to 65075 and give the returned code to the new network.
  • Comparison sites highlight cheap SIM‑only offers, including examples cited such as Lebara’s 10GB for £3.50 and iD Mobile’s 50GB for £3.80.
  • Phoning your current provider to signal you plan to leave can trigger retention deals, with some reported at less than half the standard price and sometimes surfaced after requesting a PAC.
  • Dialling *#06# reveals a phone’s IMEI; saving it allows police and networks to block a stolen handset, lowering its resale value and deterring theft.