Transferring from Fido

[Don_Hall]

I have a public mobile sim card and my present Fido monthly plan renews on the 26th of each month.  Would you recommend I switch on the 25th to deactivate fido and bring my number over to public mobile?

[Randy3]

Full transfer took 30 minutes for me.

[Dunkman]

@Don_Hall

My port from Fido took about 1 hour.   

Just put in your Fido account number and Fido account holder name.  Don't need to put other information like IME, PIN, etc.  

[Anonymous]

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@Don_Hall wrote:

How long is transfer to public mobile take 1 day ?

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I've heard of ports taking from minutes to 3 or 4 days. Make sure you have all the *required* information and that you put it in right.

[Don_Hall]

How long is transfer to public mobile take 1 day ?

[Anonymous]

@Don_Hall, If your plan with FIDO is post paid, they should normally refund any unused portion of your monthly plan (that has been paid in advance).  If it is pre-paid, then you would lose the balance.  Note that the Fido account must remain active.  It will be cancelled/closed when the tranfer to PM is completed.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

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@Don_Hall wrote:

I have a public mobile sim card and my present Fido monthly plan renews on the 26th of each month.  Would you recommend I switch on the 25th to deactivate fido and bring my number over to public mobile?

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That would be the best timing...to maximize the value of your money spent at Fido.