3 have a new special half price mobile broadband offer if you sign an 18 month contract and are a new or existing customer on either Mix and Match or Unlimited Texter phone contracts.

I am told this is a limited time offer and won’t be available for very long.

It’s possible to keep your mobile number when you transfer to a new network operator.

First, you ask your current network operator for a Porting Authorisation Code (PAC). Some networks will charge you a small free. The PAC can sometimes be used when you purchase a new phone/tariff to set up the phone with your number. However, it is more usual (read convenient) for retailers to sell you a phone with a new number and for you to change the number later by giving the PAC to the new network operator. Numbers are usually transferred within 5 to 7 days of the new network operator being notified.

Important things to know…

• You must usually have completed your 12, 18 or 24 month contract before you can port your number.
• Don’t cancel your old contract until the number has been ported. Disconnected numbers cannot be transferred.

If you predominantly use testing then you might be interested in 3’s new unlimited texter plans. If you take their £25 or £35 tariff then you get 500 or 750 inclusive minutes with unlimited texts. They also offer a 12 month contract that doesn’t tie you up for too long.