porting my number after i received the SIM

[#1]

OK I'm moving to PLusnet  after poor coverage and signal with Virgin Mobile 

I will not cancel my virgin contract until i have received my plusnet SIM

My question is 

if i have submitted my virgin PAC code on the plusnet application,  then if my Sim takes longer than 2 days to arrive, or is delayed , will my phone still work with virgin until i cancel the virgin contract ?

or should i request a sim without giving a pac number  and then get it ported after  I receive the random number sim from plusnet ?

Many Thanks

Boyd 

[#2]

if i have submitted my virgin PAC code on the plusnet application,  then if my Sim takes longer than 2 days to arrive, or is delayed , will my phone still work with virgin until i cancel the virgin contract ?

No, using your PAC will initiate the port and cancel your virgin contract, so if the sim doesnt arrive, your phone won't work

or should i request a sim without giving a pac number  and then get it ported after  I receive the random number sim from plusnet ?

Yes, the sim is sent normal post, so given the inconsistency of delivery times at the moment, I'd suggest this is the best way to avoid not having a working phone

[#3]

To avoid any possible complication or porting issues, I always wait until after receiving the new provider's SIM, and activating their service, before submitting the PAC to the new provider.

No reason not to obtain a PAC though because they are valid for 30 days.

As MrW writes the Virgin service will terminate when the porting process starts/completes.

[#4]

Hi there @boyderoo, there's no problem at all if you want to sign up for a SIM first and once that's received you can give us the PAC and we'll port the number over for you at that stage.